Taghaza (Arabic: تاغزة) (also Teghaza) is an abandoned salt-mining centre located in a salt pan in the desert region of northern Mali. It was an important source of rock salt for West Africa up to the end of the 16th century when it was abandoned and replaced by the salt-pan at Taoudenni which lies 150 km (93 mi) to the southeast.

2019年3月6日 · Salt may have been a rarity in the savannah but at desert mining towns like Taghaza (the main Sudan source of salt up to the 16th century CE) and Taoudenni, the commodity was still so abundant slabs of rock salt were used to build homes.

2025年2月8日 · Taghaza, located in modern-day northern Mali, was a vital salt mining center. Here, salt was mined from shallow depths, and the resulting slabs were carefully packaged for transport. The nature of the mines meant that the conditions were arduous and dangerous for the miners, making the salt even more valuable.

Trans-Saharan Trade, also known as the Gold-Salt Trade, was an extensive network of trade routes that linked the Mediterranean world with West Africa during the Middle Ages. The trade routes facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures between the people of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

2024年10月10日 · Taghaza (also Teghaza) is an abandoned salt -mining centre located in a salt pan in the desert region of northern Mali. It was an important source of rock salt for West Africa up to the end of the 16th century when it was abandoned and replaced by the salt-pan at Taoudenni which lies 150 km (93 mi) to the southeast.

Taghaza is an ancient town in present-day Mali known for its significant salt mines, which were crucial for trade across the Sahara Desert. The wealth generated from salt mining turned Taghaza into a vibrant hub for commerce, connecting North Africa with the trans-Saharan trade networks, and showcasing the interdependence between different ...

After twenty-five days [from Sijilmasa] we reached Taghaza, an unattractive village, with the curious feature that its houses and mosques are built of blocks of salt, roofed with camel skins. There are no trees there, nothing but sand.

The Taghaza route was a significant trade pathway in the Sahara Desert, connecting the salt mines of Taghaza in present-day Mali to various markets in West Africa. This route played a vital role in the trans-Saharan trade network, facilitating the exchange of salt, which was a crucial commodity for preserving food and enhancing flavor, along ...

Taghaza was an important historical settlement located in present-day Mali, known primarily for its significant role in the production of salt during the trans-Saharan trade. It served as a key economic hub where salt, a highly valuable commodity, was mined and traded for gold and other goods, connecting various regions of Africa and beyond.

2007年12月19日 · Taghaza (also Teghaza) is an abandoned salt -mining centre located in a salt pan in the desert region of northern Mali. It was an important source of rock salt for West Africa up to the end of the 16th century when it was abandoned and replaced by the salt-pan at Taoudenni which lies to the southeast.