The Ottoman Turks did at one time.
As Constantinople was called the "gate of Europe", its capture by the Turks, in 1453, marked the starting point of the Turkish invasion into Europe. To make them more threatening to the European nations, the Turks were Muslims. Later on they extended their rule over the nations which were on their way to Vienna. It took about 150 years until they were forced to retreat and give up almost all the European territories.
It was a trade center conveniently located between Asia and Europe.
ivory
Trade between Asia and Europe increased.Italian merchants organized much of his trade.
the ''Turks''
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When the Turks invaded and captured Constantinople and gained control of the Middle East, this resulted in the closure of the trade routes between Europe and Asia. The Turks were part of the Ottoman Empire.
Constantinople
The city was Constantinople.
increased trade between europe and other parts of the world (apex)
It affected trade between Europe and Asia.
When Constantinople was captured, the Turks closed the trade route. Since Constantinople was required to go through to get to Asia, they couldn't get the spices, resources, and such they normally got from Asia. This caused Europe's economy to take a hit.
The economy and relations affected Europe as well as trade
The Turks closed it and the also charged those who attempted to pass.
Europe lost access to overland trade routes to Asia.
Because of its location on the thames, it has made itself an ideal port for trade between Europe and Great Britain.