Just a man and his salt. The
#SalinerasDeMaras are a series of shallow terraces built into the mountain side. As the water evaporates, it leaves behind the salt, which is then scraped by the workers and collected to sell. The saltwater comes from prehistoric saltlakes underground and rises to the surface via natural springs. These terraces and techniques were established by the
#Incas in the
#AndesMountains over 500 years ago!
#themoreyouknow