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The trip from Europe to the Indian ocean was drastically shortened with the discovery of the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope by explorers like Vasco da Gama in the late 15th century. This maritime route replaced the lengthy overland Silk Road, allowing European traders to bypass the Middle Eastern intermediaries and reach Asia directly by sea. Advances in navigation, shipbuilding, and the use of the astrolabe also contributed to more efficient and safer voyages, significantly reducing travel time.

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