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Did Conquering Armies Really Salt the Earth of Their Enemies?

Did Conquering Armies Really Salt the Earth of Their Enemies?
May 25, 2017 · 7m 45s

Today's question comes to us from Peter Swanson. My question is what is the history of "salting the earth" after a military victory. How would an army in the ancient...

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Today's question comes to us from Peter Swanson. My question is what is the history of "salting the earth" after a military victory. How would an army in the ancient world have transported tons and tons and tons of salt and spread it everywhere? Isn't that a waste of time? WANT ME TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION ABOUT HISTORY?   Click here to learn more.   TO HELP OUT THE SHOW Leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one. Subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher
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Joris De Leeuw

Joris De Leeuw

2 years ago

Flooding the land with seawater would do the trick. This is visible in today's shrimp industry in India, where perfect farmland is "permanently" destroyed after prolonged flooding with salt seawater. With many ancient cities being coastal cities, there might be something in this?
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