What was the importance of taghaza?

Taghaza was an ancient salt-mining center located in what is now northern Niger. It was once an important source of salt for the countries of West Africa, particularly the Ghana Empire. Salt was a valuable commodity in the Middle Ages, used for food preservation, as well as other culinary and medicinal purposes. It was often used as a medium of exchange in lieu of money.

Due to being an important stop on the trade routes crossing the Sahara, merchants from North Africa also had easy access to Taghaza which allowed for exchange to occur.

Overall, the significance of Taghaza derived from its abundance of this essential commodity and its accessibility. The salt extracted from its mines contributed significantly to regional trade, facilitated commercial activity, influenced dietary practices, and shaped social interactions across many medieval West African societies.

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