Salt bars, also known as Amole in the Amharic language, were used as means of payment in Ethiopia in ancient times. Salt bars were still in use in Ethiopia at the beginning of the 20th century.
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China to launch online appointment, inquiry services for foreigner visas, documents
BEIJING, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) — China\’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) will launch new services, such as online appointments and inquiries for foreigners\’ visas and other relevant documents,
French piano virtuoso to perform in Beijing
BEIJING, Sept. 2 (Xinhua) — Renowned French pianist Philippe Entremont will perform a piano recital on Sept. 8 at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Beijing.
The performance will f
Chengdu Universiade sees disabled craftsmen empowered by art
CHENGDU, July 24 (Xinhua) — As the 31st International University Sports Federation (FISU) Summer World University Games approaches, a diverse range of licensed merchandise has hit the stores, creatin
China Tourism Industry Expo to take place in Tianjin in September
TIANJIN, July 21 (Xinhua) — The 13th China Tourism Industry Exposition will take place in north China\’s Tianjin Municipality from September 1 to 3, according to a press conference on Friday.
The expo
International dance festival to open in China\’s Xinjiang
BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — The 6th China Xinjiang International Dance Festival will take place in Urumqi, northwest China\’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, from July 20 to Aug. 5.
Announced at a n
China\’s 1st Student (Youth) Games to open on Nov. 5
NANNING, June 20 (Xinhua) — The opening and closing ceremony of the first Student (Youth) Games of China will be held respectively on November 5 and November 15, organizers said.
China\’s first ever S
Beijing to set Zhongguancun comprehensive bonded zone
BEIJING, May 31 (Xinhua) — The official approval of the Beijing Zhongguancun comprehensive bonded zone has been announced by the State Council for establishment, Beijing Customs said Tuesday.
\”The co
China successfully launches Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft
A Long March-7 Y7 rocket, carrying the Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft, blasted off at 9:22 p.m. (Beijing Time) on May 10 from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in south China\’s Hainan province.
After a
Stamps marking 50th anniversary of China-Spain diplomatic ties launched in N China\’s Hebei
The launch ceremony of commemorative stamps to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Spain was held on May 10 at Hengshui Lake in Hengshui city, north China\’s Hebei Province.Pho