The civilization that interrupted Axum's Red Sea trade was the rise of the Islamic Caliphates in the 7th century. The expansion of Islam led to the establishment of new trade routes and control over key ports, particularly along the Arabian Peninsula and the East African coast. This shift diminished Axum's influence in the region, as Muslim traders began to dominate maritime trade in the Red Sea. As a result, Axum's economy suffered due to the loss of trade dominance.
Axum was not isolated from trade
Blocking its primary trade routes.
They were unable to sustain any more growth.
its was interrupted by alot of traders
Mexican-American War
The decline of the Swahili civilization in East Africa can be attributed to a combination of factors such as the arrival of European colonial powers, the weakening of trade networks due to shifts in global trade routes, and internal conflicts among competing city-states. Additionally, the spread of diseases like smallpox also played a role in the decline of the Swahili civilization.
For trade
To have more money in their civilization. In Africa it was also good for trading. They used trade to control Africa. So yes, but, they were at the time more interested in gold. They major thing now is diamonds.
Sea Travel and trade shape the Augean Civilization because of its' location.
Minoans were a civilization that benefited from trade, and therefore for it to have a significant effect on the Mycenaean civilization, trade was the main solution.
River valleys tha supported trade and provided fresh water for crop growing and human consumption.
in general, bodies of water can increase a population because it aids in food, travel, and trade. I'm sure in these two places, trade was necessary and the two of them most likely were good candidate's. civilization would increase because wealth in these places increased.