Sack of Rome (410 AD)

The Sack of Rome in 410 AD marked a significant event in history when the Visigoths, led by King Alaric, invaded and plundered the city. This was the first time in over 800 years that Rome had fallen to a foreign enemy, symbolizing the decline of the Western Roman Empire. The Visigoths were seeking both revenge and resources, and the sack involved looting and destruction. This event shocked the Roman world and highlighted the Empire's weakening power, ultimately leading to its fragmentation and the rise of various barbarian kingdoms across Europe in the following centuries.