How did Aksum’s adoption of Christianity strengthen ties with the Byzantine Empire?

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The Kingdom of Aksum adopted Christianity in the 4th century, becoming one of the first kingdoms to do so. This religious conversion served to strengthen the kingdom's political ties with the Byzantine Empire, which had also adopted the religion.123

By sharing a common faith, Aksum and the Byzantine Empire established a religious and political connection that aligned their interests in the Mediterranean region. This shared identity facilitated cooperation, such as when the Aksumite Emperor Caleb intervened in the 6th century to protect coreligionists in Yemen from persecution.1345