Question: which area of medieval africa was most associated with the production of salt
Answer: The Iron industry , in both smelting and forging for tools and weapons , appeared in Sub-Saharan Africa by 1200 BCE , and by 400 BCE , contact had been made with the Mediterranean civilisations , and a regular trade included exporting gold , cotton , metal , and leather in exchange for copper , horses , salt , textiles , and beads .