Palmyra, Arabic: Tadmur, was an ancient city in central Syria. In antiquity, it was an important city located in an oasis 215 km northeast of Damascus and 180 km southwest of the Euphrates at Deir ez-Zor. It had long been a vital caravan stop for travelle. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @James Gordon
However, Rome's glory was not everlasting. The empire began to decline due to a myriad of factors. Internal strife, economic instability, military defeats, and invasions by barbarian tribes all contributed to Rome's downfall. The decline was a slow process, with the empire gradually losing its territories and influence.
The fall of Rome was not just a political or military event. It was a cultural and societal transformation that reshaped the world. The grandeur of Rome gave way to the chaos and uncertainty of the Dark Ages, marking the end of antiquity and the beginning of the medieval period.
