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The Roman Empire, considered one of the greatest civilizations in history, was a vast, powerful, and culturally rich entity that dominated the Mediterranean region and beyond for hundreds of years.

Its official start is traditionally dated to 27 BC when Gaius Octavius, also known as Octavian, became the first Roman Emperor and took the name Augustus.

This marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.

At its peak, the Roman Empire included lands in Europe, Africa, and Asia, stretching from the British Isles to the Near East and from the Rhine and Danube rivers to North Africa.

The empire was known for its mighty military, extensive infrastructure (including roads, aqueducts, and buildings), and enduring cultural contributions in law, language, architecture, and government.

The Roman Empire was divided into a Western and an Eastern Empire in 395 AD.

The Western Roman Empire fell in 476 AD when the last Western Roman Emperor, Romulus Augustus, was de