Axum was not isolated from trade
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Axum was not isolated from trade
they did not have to pay trade taxes
They traded ivory, frankincense, myrrh and slaves
Axum had a very fertile area since it was located near the nile river, which served as a an exelent trade route.
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Islam
It's massive
By blocking its primary trade routes
Muslims conquered other areas in Africa and cut off Axum from its lucrative trade routes.