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Why was Zanzibar important in Indian Ocean trade?

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For centuries, Zanzibar served as a major trading hub linking Africa, Arabia, Persia, India, and Europe. Merchants exchanged spices, textiles, ivory, and other goods through its ports.

For centuries, Zanzibar served as a major trading hub linking Africa, Arabia, Persia, India, and Europe. Merchants exchanged spices, textiles, ivory, and other goods through its ports.