via various sources: Qatar and Indonesia have partnered to seek UNESCO recognition for the historic Spice Route, an ancient trade network connecting various regions including Nusantara, India, China, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The initiative aims to gather sufficient evidence for a UNESCO submission by next year. Both countries are leveraging their rich cultural collections and academic expertise to substantiate the Spice Route’s profound impact on global trade, culture, and religion.
Qatar Museum’s Year of Culture program and Indonesia’s Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology are trying to secure UNESCO recognition for the historical and cultural treasure Spice Route.
The partners are looking to gather enough evidence for their submission to UNESCO by the upcoming year.
The Qatar-Indonesia 2023 Year of Culture and Indonesia Launch Residency Program to Explore Historical and Cultural Links Between Ancient Arabia and Nusantara announced the partnership on Tuesday.
The Spice Route, an ancient trade network that seamlessly linked Nusantara with India, China, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, is celebrated for the profound influence it had on global trade, culture, religion, language, art, and cuisine.
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