Because of its location along the Red Sea, the kingdom of Aksum was a key player in linking African, Mediterranean, and Asian trade networks. This provided the kingdom with considerable political influence and a strong economic base. During its peak in the 3rd–6th centuries ce, Aksum became the greatest market of northeastern Africa.
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