Late Antiquity

Late Antiquity refers to the transitional period roughly from the 3rd to the 8th century AD, marking the end of the classical world and the rise of the medieval era. It encompasses the decline of the Roman Empire, the spread of Christianity, and significant cultural, political, and economic changes in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. This era saw the fusion of Greco-Roman traditions with emerging barbarian cultures, leading to the formation of new societal structures, art forms, and religious practices, ultimately shaping the foundations of modern Europe and the Mediterranean world.