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Experts Find 41 Saltworks Used By Mayans


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Underwater archaeologists have discovered 41 new seaside salt production works used by the ancient Mayans in Central America. The discovery at Punta Ycacos Lagoon in what is now Belize provides evidence of extensive salt production to serve the large Mayan cities on the interior of the Yucatan Peninsula, reports researcher Heather McKillop of Louisiana State University.

 

full article at SFGate

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