The Pax Romana, or "Roman Peace," is generally dated as starting around 27 BC, when Octavian (later known as Augustus) became the first Roman emperor, following the end of the Roman Republic and the turmoil of civil wars. It lasted for about 200 years, concluding around AD 180 with the death of Emperor Marcus Aurelius. During this period, the Roman Empire experienced relative stability, economic prosperity, and cultural flourishing, significantly shaping the development of Western civilization.
The Pax Romana began around 30
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