Did Romes civilization end or just move on to a new era?

Rome's civilization did not end abruptly but transitioned into a new era known as the Middle Ages. The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD marked a significant shift, but many aspects of Roman culture, governance, and law persisted in the Byzantine Empire and influenced later European societies. This evolution led to the emergence of feudalism and the spread of Christianity, shaping the trajectory of Western civilization. Thus, rather than a complete end, Rome's legacy adapted and transformed in response to new historical circumstances.