How did the fall of Constantinople in 1453 (to the Ottoman Empire) encourage European exploration?

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Ravi K Thapliyal · Answer 1 · 2022-12-18T10:00:00+0000

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Greek scholars fled the city with manuscripts and knowledge unheard of in the West. The fall of Constantinople also broke trade routes between Europe and Asia, which led to exploration for new routes to Asia and the “Age of Exploration.” This image is sourced from Wikimedia Commons and is public domain.

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