Ancient salt trade revealed by rare briquetage finds along the Elbe (opens in new tab)

Archaeologists in eastern Germany have uncovered compelling new evidence that ancient communities transported brine along the Elbe River for salt production more than 2,500 years ago, shedding fresh light on prehistoric trade networks and industrial practices in Bronze and Iron Age Europe. This content was originally published on www.heritagedaily.com - © 2023 - HeritageDaily