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For the Muisca people of ancient Colombia, salt wasn’t just food—it was power. Here’s how white gold shaped an empire.
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Fifteen hundred years ago in the Colombian highlands, the ancient Muisca people built a kingdom using salt—an unlikely mineral resource to leverage power. Near sites like Zipaquirá and Nemocón, Muisca artisans extracted salt from underground brine springs. They boiled the brine in large ceramic pots, slowly evaporating water to leave pure white salt. Salt wasn’t just a seasoning—it was currency. Muisca traders carried salt cakes across the Andes, exchanging them for gold, emeralds, feathers, and tropical goods from distant regions. The salt trade gave the Muisca elite political leverage. Control of salt springs meant control of alliances, tribute, and influence across vast territories. Today, the ancient salt mines of Colombia remain in use. They stand as a living reminder of how the Muisca turned white gold into power.
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📌 Topic: Daily Life & Economy
👤 People: Muisca
🌎 Location: Colombia
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