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Salt Flats of Trapani, Sicily.

The extraction of salt from seawater is an ancient tradition in Sicily, its origins are said to date back to the 12th century. This ancient windmill was used to pump seawater to various evaporation basins.

Click to enlarge the photo and see the traces of time.

 

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Uploaded on June 23, 2025
Taken on May 23, 2025