Salt mines of Taghaza

The Salt Mines of Taghaza are located in the Sahara Desert of Mali, West Africa. This site is famous for its high-quality rock salt, which has been mined for centuries. The salt is extracted from underground deposits and often used for trade, preservation of food, and as an essential resource in local diets. Taghaza's salt was historically so valuable that it was used as currency in trade routes across the Sahara. The mining process involves manual labor, with miners chiseling blocks of salt, showcasing the region's unique cultural and economic significance.