Published on : Tuesday, February 26, 2019
The spice trade survives between ancient Kerala and around 30 countries worldwide, and of late the project has been acknowledged by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The countries that have decided to provide their support in a meeting at the UNESCO headquarters in Delhi are Netherlands, Portugal, Myanmar, Britain, Iraq, Afghanistan, Iraq, Indonesia, China, and Iran among others.
In the meeting, the representatives were all set to reviving Muziris, near Kochi, which is the starting point of the spice route.
As per the sources, archaeological excavations conducted here at Muziris have provided all evidences to offer the Spice Route project a nice start. The excavations are evidence that Muziris near Kochi did, in fact, have deals with the West during the bygone days. This plan will not only teach people but also open up possible doors for travel between the east and the west. It is going to fortify harmony between nations and help in promoting heritage.
The Kerala Government is working hard to preserve as well as refurbish museums, ports, and heritage structures related to the Spice Route. The first phase is probably to be ready by 2020.
Travelers would be able to explore the ancient port town of Kodungalloor and other nearby areas that used to have trade routes with West Asia, and Europe.