历史小径·世界史英语30篇（8）
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Caravans Brought Salt and Stories to West Africa
商队为西非带来盐与故事
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Sahara caravans carried salt from desert mines southward.撒哈拉商队将盐从沙漠矿场向南运送。
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Traders exchanged salt for gold, cloth, and ivory.商人用盐交换黄金、布匹和象牙。
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They also shared news, proverbs, and epic songs.他们还交流新闻、谚语和史诗歌曲。
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Griots told stories of heroes while resting at oases.吟游诗人在绿洲休憩时讲述英雄故事。
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Camels could carry heavy loads across harsh, dry lands.骆驼能驮着沉重货物穿越严酷干旱之地。
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Cities like Gao and Jenne grew rich from this trade.加奥和杰内等城市因这贸易而致富。
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Salt preserved food; stories preserved identity and values.盐保存食物，故事传承身份与价值观。
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Trade routes were highways for both goods and culture.贸易路线既是商品通道，也是文化走廊。