It remained such for centuries, and its power began to wane only during the 16th century, when the main trading axis shifted toward the Atlantic and the New World.
Kota ini tetap kuat selama berabad - abad, dan kejayaannya baru mulai sirna pada abad ke - 16, manakala poros perdagangan utama beralih kiblat ke Laut Atlantik dan Benua Amerika.