Zara-Çakrı Spring Saltworks is one of the historically documented salt-making landscapes of the Zara area in Sivas.
16–17° Baumé and 50 kg/min
Regional technical descriptions report brine density of approximately 16–17° Baumé and spring flow around 50 kg per minute. These are historical measured values and may vary with season and hydrological conditions.
Two Centuries of Production
Sources describing the Zara saltworks refer to a production tradition of roughly 200 years. Such continuity indicates the accumulation of local knowledge about water distribution, pond preparation, crystallisation and harvest timing.
122 Ponds
A system of approximately 122 evaporation ponds is reported for the traditional production landscape. Pond networks increase evaporation area and allow brine to be managed in stages.
You can explore related material in the Spring Salt Atlas section.