Sack of Rome (Alaric) (410 CE)

Name: Sack of Rome (Alaric)
Start: 0410-01-01
Location: Sack of Rome (Alaric)

In 410 CE, forces under the command of the Visigothic king Alaric captured and sacked the city of Rome.

The sacking of Rome, which had not been taken by a foreign enemy for centuries, had a great shock effect on the people of the time. The event is regarded as a striking indication of the growing weakness of the Western Roman Empire and became a symbol of the process leading to the empire's collapse.

Related civilizations

Roman Empire

Frequently asked questions

What was Sack of Rome (Alaric)?: In 410 CE, forces under the command of the Visigothic king Alaric captured and sacked the city of Rome.
When did Sack of Rome (Alaric) happen?: 410 CE