VOlUME 05 ISSUE 04 April 2026
1Fathnun Tan, 2Ahmad Thalib, 3Muhammad Assagaf, 4Aisyah Bafagih, 5Syahnul Syardi Titaheluw, 6Umar Tangke, 7Ali Lating, 8Ibnu W. Laitupa
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8Muhammadiyah University of North Maluku, Indonesia
DOI : https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i4n32Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
The Spice Route is one of the most significant historical legacies that established Ternate as a global trading hub from the 15th century onwards. The presence of spices, particularly cloves and nutmeg, attracted the attention of European nations and brought about major changes in the political, social and cultural spheres of North Maluku. This article discusses the use of the Spice Route heritage site in Ternate City as a medium for historical education. Research findings indicate that experiential learning at the heritage site can enhance pupils’ interest in learning whilst strengthening their understanding of Ternate’s role in global trade. This article also offers strategic recommendations, including the development of a Spice Route curriculum, the use of digital technology, multi-stakeholder collaboration, the strengthening of local identity, and the enhancement of teachers’ competencies. Through a contextual and interactive approach, the historical heritage of the Spice Route can serve as a source of inspiration and a means of character-building for the younger generation.
KEYWORDS:Spices, Heritage, History, culture, Ternate
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Cite this Article:Tan, F., Thalib, A., Assagaf, M., Bafagih, A., Titaheluw, S. S., Tangke, U., Lating, A., & Laitupa, I. W. (2026). Building the Character of the Younger Generation by Optimising the use of The Spice Route Heritage as a Medium for Contextual Learning and Cultural Identity. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HUMANITY & MANAGEMENT RESEARCHS, 5(4), 855-859. https://doi.org/10.58806/ijsshmr.2026.v5i4n32