Taghaza
Taghaza is a historical salt mining settlement located in the Adrar region of northern Mali. Situated in the Sahara Desert, it was once a vital center for salt production, with caravans transporting the salt southwards to cities like Timbuktu. The salt extracted from the Taghaza mines was a highly prized commodity, essential for trade and preservation in the arid regions of West Africa.
The town's history is closely intertwined with the trans-Saharan trade routes. During its peak, Taghaza was
However, Taghaza's importance began to wane with shifts in trade patterns and the decline of trans-Saharan commerce.