5th Century Barbarian Conquests Mark End of Antiquity and Renewal of European World

Key Entities

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  Rome Place

  The capital city of the Roman Empire conquered by barbarians in the 5th century, symbolizing the end of ancient rule.

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  Barbarians Concept

  Term for invading Germanic tribes whose conquests led to the fading of Antiquity's culture and a new European era.

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  Culture of Antiquity Concept

  The classical Greco-Roman civilization that faded away during the 5th century barbarian invasions.

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  European world Place

  The region that started anew following the barbarian conquest of Rome and end of ancient culture.