Who brought spices to Europe?

Spices were primarily sourced from Asia through trade routes like the Silk Road and maritime voyages by Arab and Indian traders. When European powers, such as Portugal, Spain, and the Netherlands, started their Age of Exploration in the 15th and 16th centuries, they gained direct access to these Asian spice-producing regions. Thus, it was the European explorers and merchants who brought spices to Europe during this period.