0h 1min, jan 1, 410 y - The Sack of Rome

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In 410 CE, Rome was sacked by the Visigoths. Even though Rome was no longer the capital city of the Western Roman Empire, the Sack was still a major event.

During the sack, barbarians attacked the city and stole many valuables including 5,000 pounds of gold and 30,000 pounds of silver.

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