Ancient History

A 1545 Tlaxcala market record showing a turkey hen valued at 100 cacao beans and a tomato or tamale worth one cacao bean, illustrating how cacao beans served as currency in ancient trade.

From Cacao Beans to Corporate Barter: The 1545 Tlaxcala Market Record and the Evolution of Business Barter in India

A 1545 Tlaxcala market record shows cacao beans once served as currency — a glimpse into the ancient roots of trade that inspired today’s organized Business Barter networks helping Indian companies improve cash flow and accelerate growth.

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