Also known as 'salt pans', these squares have been hewn out of the rock at a number of places on the island. Just in case you were wondering what they were. Simple enough procedure: wave comes in, water evaporates and you've got yourself a pile of sea salt. This practice goes right back to the Romans, and is still in operation today in various spots around the world (including Malta).
If it ain't broke...
Okay, so I realise that for the non-geologist/historians among you, this may qualify as one of the dullest articles around. So for that reason, I am spicing (pun absolutely intended) things up with a Fantastic Five Facts About Salt!
Fact 1: The word Salad comes from Salted, because Romans used to sprinkle the stuff over lettuce before eating it. Salads were less healthy at that time, although I can see that as something McDonalds might be interested in.
If it ain't broke...
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Fact 1: The word Salad comes from Salted, because Romans used to sprinkle the stuff over lettuce before eating it. Salads were less healthy at that time, although I can see that as something McDonalds might be interested in.
