Discoveries of the Portuguese Empire

The Portuguese Empire's discoveries began in the early 15th century with explorers like Henry the Navigator, who sought new trade routes. They pioneered sea routes around Africa to India, establishing key ports and trading posts, notably in Goa and Malacca. These discoveries expanded Portugal’s influence across Africa, Asia, and Brazil, creating a vast maritime empire. Their navigation innovations and cartography advances opened global trade opportunities, facilitating the exchange of goods, cultures, and ideas. This era marked a significant phase of European exploration, shaping global history and geopolitics through Portugal’s early maritime achievements.