It was intercontinental trade which led to the Age of Exploration.
The Ottoman Empire essentially disallowed Westerners from 'continuing' to trade with Asia along the Silk Road/Route.
In order to retain/maintain trade between the two regions those enterprising individuals who explored were simply looking for new 'detours' to get from Western Europe to Easter Asia.
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It was intercontinental trade which led to the Age of Exploration.
The Ottoman Empire essentially disallowed Westerners from 'continuing' to trade with Asia along the Silk Road/Route.
In order to retain/maintain trade between the two regions those enterprising individuals who explored were simply looking for new 'detours' to get from Western Europe to Easter Asia.
By discovering new products and markets.