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This chapter presents current archaeological data from the pre-Hispanic salt workshop of Nueva Esperanza, located along the Pacific Coast of El Salvador. The site was completely buried by the Tierra Blanca Joven eruption, the largest volcanic eruption in the Americas, which occurred around the sixth century CE. These unique conditions resulted in the exceptional preservation of archaeological evidence, including earthen mounds containing large amounts of briquetage, caches, and burials—features rarely found in the Maya region. Nueva Esperanza provides valuable comparative data for understanding the dynamic history and daily practices of salt workers in Mesoamerica.

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One Step Closer to Knowing Ancient Salt Makers: New Insight into Pre-Hispanic Salt Workshops in Southeastern Mesoamerica

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    2025年

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  • Akira Ichikawa

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This chapter presents current archaeological data from the pre-Hispanic salt workshop of Nueva Esperanza, located along the Pacific Coast of El Salvador. The site was completely buried by the Tierra Blanca Joven eruption, the largest volcanic eruption in the Americas, which occurred around the sixth century CE. These unique conditions resulted in the exceptional preservation of archaeological evidence, including earthen mounds containing large amounts of briquetage, caches, and burials—features rarely found in the Maya region. Nueva Esperanza provides valuable comparative data for understanding the dynamic history and daily practices of salt workers in Mesoamerica.