This chapter examines the technological development of salt production in the central highlands of Mexico, from ancient to modern times. It provides an overview of the principal regions studied, detailing the facilities and tools used in saltworks across different periods. The focus is on identifying key technological variations based on archaeological, historical, and ethnographic evidence. It assesses the current state of knowledge, highlights significant gaps, and suggests directions for future research.

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Salt Production Technology in Highland Central Mexico: Evolution and Adaptations Through Time

  • Blas R. Castellón Huerta

摘要

This chapter examines the technological development of salt production in the central highlands of Mexico, from ancient to modern times. It provides an overview of the principal regions studied, detailing the facilities and tools used in saltworks across different periods. The focus is on identifying key technological variations based on archaeological, historical, and ethnographic evidence. It assesses the current state of knowledge, highlights significant gaps, and suggests directions for future research.