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People: Gonzalo Guerrero
Topic: Grand Embassy of Peter the Great

The Mamluks indirectly foster relations between Europe …

Years: 1396 - 1539

The Mamluks indirectly foster relations between Europe and the Middle East even after the fall of the Byzantine Empire.

The Europeans, accustomed to luxury items from the Middle East, strongly desire both its raw materials and its manufactured products, and the people of the Middle East wish to exploit the lucrative European market.

Beirut, favored by its geographical location, becomes the center of intense trading activity.