ALL EXHIBITS / SEA SALT
STONE-MADE SALT LAKE: an accurate representation of a natural salt lake.
On the coastal rocks of Cape Tigani, the natural basins on the rocks would be filled with sea water
The climate in Mani is typical of the Mediterranean climate: mild and rainy winters, relatively warm and dry summers.
The sea surrounding East Mani, combined with its rocky terrain, is ideal for salt production.
THE LOCAL local residents used to procure water from wells that they opened at central locations in the settlements.
WOODEN UTENSIL used for crushing grains of crude salt gathered from salt basins (“arniakous”), which were appropriate
WOODEN UTENSIL used for crushing grains of crude salt, which locals gathered from salt basins (“arniakous”), which we
METAL CONTAINER with a lid and a handle, used for transporting oil or water.