No, it's not true. Constantinople was ideally located for both land and sea trade routs. Just look at a map of the area and you will see for yourself.
It prevented Europeans from accessing land-based trade routes to Asian markets.
It prevented Europeans from accessing land-based trade routes to Asian markets.
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Constantinople was located on major trade routes.
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Europe lost access to overland trade routes to Asia.
it did not lead to it, but one of the routes did start there. hope this helps.
Yes, very valuable.
Yes, very valuable.
Yes, very valuable.