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In Zigong, Sichuan Province, China, on April 14, 2025, a man extracts salt from an ancient salt well in the city of Zigong, Sichuan, the cradle of one of the world's oldest salt industries. Using a manual or mechanical pumping system, brine is drawn from deep underground and then channeled into large vats where it is heated until evaporation. This know-how, refined over more than two millennia, shapes the region's economy and gastronomy. In Zigong, salt is far more than a seasoning; it is a unique cultural and technical heritage in China. (Photo by Emeric Fohlen/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #13229601 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Emeric Fohlen/NurPhoto |
| Category | Economy, Business and Finance |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Emeric Fohlen/NurPhoto |
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April 14
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