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Which ancient port linked the region of Eritrea to the kingdom of Aksum?
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The ancient port that linked the region of Eritrea to the kingdom of Aksum was Adulis, located on the Gulf of Zula.12
During the height of the Aksumite Empire, Adulis served as a vital maritime gateway, described in the 1st-century CE text Periplus Maris Erythraei as an open harbor that hosted a settlement of Greco-Roman merchants. This strategic location allowed the kingdom to control trade routes across the Red Sea, facilitating the exchange of goods such as ivory, gold, and spices, while also serving as a conduit for cultural and religious influence, including the arrival of Christianity in the region.12