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Exported Spices

Maritime Archaeology Museum Trade and Commerce Colonial
Period
Colonial
Date
2025-10-14
Inventory
MAMG/2009/C/17

Full Description

According to the historical sources, Spices were one of the most important items that was exported from Sri Lanka. The list included Cinnamon (Cinnamomun zeylanicum), Cardamom (Myristica sp.), Pepper (Pipper nigrum sp.), Cloves (Svayglum SP.(of aromaticum) and Nutmeg (Myristica sp.cf fragrans).