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The capture of Ceuta gave Portugal an inside look at what Africa had to offer.
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It took 15 years for Gil Eanes to finally round the Cape. Beyond it was thought to be the "Sea of Darkness" but this voyage managed to dismember that belief.
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Diogo Cao's first voyage would discover that the continent of Africa goes several thousands of miles before eventually turning.
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This voyage continued Diego Cao's voyage. Bartolomeu named the Africa's southern extremity the Cape of Good Hope.
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This voyage would lead him to discover the route to the Indian Ocean.