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The expansion of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th and 15th centuries established their dominance over key trade routes connecting Europe and Asia, particularly through the control of the Eastern Mediterranean and parts of the Middle East. As the Ottomans restricted access to traditional land routes, European powers sought alternative ways to bypass Ottoman-controlled territories. This motivated explorers to find new maritime routes to Asia, leading to significant discoveries, such as Vasco da Gama's sea route to India around the Cape of Good Hope. Ultimately, the desire to access Asian trade, driven by Ottoman expansion, catalyzed the Age of Exploration.

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