Roman period

Empire's historical span

The Roman period refers to the era of ancient Roman civilization's dominance, typically spanning from the founding of Rome (traditionally 753 BCE) through the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 CE.

In archaeology and history, the term often describes the specific timeframe when a particular region was under Roman rule or influence.

The artifacts date to the Roman period.

Britain's Roman period lasted from 43 to around 410 CE.

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