No. Salt is very common today.
The main factor was the gold trade. The gold came from below Africa and passed through to reach above Africa. They were able to tax gold trading which made them wealthy. Gold was very valuable and was traded a lot in South Africa. Also they had very good location. Some were located bear key trade routes, which also helped in wealth. Yo welcome! LOL -anonymous
salt or gold
Well gold is their main of trade in south africa. The acient africans , the Africanns used gold for their money sorse and unbeliveably for tolitery and home decore.
Salt was so valuable in West Africa, especially in Ghana, because people needed salt in their diets. It also added flavor to their bland foods. Probably the most important reason was because it preserved fod for a long time, because they obviously didn't have refrigerators! =D
the trade of salt and gold led to the establishment of kingdoms
gold
yes
They traded gold for salt because there was little salt and it is neccesary for life.
gold
It is different because East Africa wanted gold and West Africa wanted salt.
It is different because East Africa wanted gold and West Africa wanted salt.
It is different because East Africa wanted gold and West Africa wanted salt.
gold
They traded their gold for salt
The main factor was the gold trade. The gold came from below Africa and passed through to reach above Africa. They were able to tax gold trading which made them wealthy. Gold was very valuable and was traded a lot in South Africa. Also they had very good location. Some were located bear key trade routes, which also helped in wealth. Yo welcome! LOL -anonymous
Salt or gold. They were equal in trade.
Sahara and valuable salt and gold mines of central Africa