Turmeric’s history is deeply rooted in India, where archaeological evidence on pottery suggests its use dates as far back as 2500 BCE. From its South Asian origin, the spice embarked on a massive global journey, traveling along ancient trade routes to reach the Mediterranean and Middle East by 330 BCE. Its expansion continued over the centuries, arriving in China and eventually spreading to East and West Africa and Jamaica by the 1700s. This long history has cemented turmeric’s role as a cultura