The expedition led by Bartolomeu Dias was significant because it was the first European voyage to successfully navigate around the southern tip of Africa, known as the Cape of Good Hope. This achievement proved that it was possible to sail from Europe to the East by sea, opening up new trade routes and establishing Portugal as a major maritime power during the Age of Exploration. The successful voyage also paved the way for future explorers, such as Vasco da Gama, to establish direct trade routes between Europe and Asia.
