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\nAncient Rome is one of the greatest and most impressive civilizations in all of human history. Rome Emperor Julius Caesar once said “Veni, Vidi, Vici” – a phrase that forever immortalizes Rome’s power, influence, and legacy. But while Rome has certainly experienced incredible success, it has also experienced its share of attacks, some of which were incredibly significant. So who attacked ancient Rome? This article will study the times that Rome was attacked and the consequences of these attacks.<\/p>\n

Gauls <\/h2>\n

\nThe Gauls led by Brennus were probably the most significant attack on Rome in the early years. Rome was sacked by the Gauls in 390 B.C.E. The Gauls were fierce enemies from the North and the Roman army was no match for their ferocity. The sack of Rome was a devastating blow for Rome and it took many decades for them to recover. It is said that when Brennus exited the city walls, all of the Roman soldiers began to weep.<\/p>\n

As Professor David S. Potter of the University of Maryland explains, the Gauls set a new precedent for Rome. It proved to them that they were not invincible and that they needed to find a way to protect themselves better in order to ensure their survival. This led to the creation of the Roman Legion and the establishment of the Roman Empire.<\/p>\n

Grecians and Carthaginians<\/h2>\n

The Grecians and Carthaginians were two of Rome’s most significant enemies. The Grecians conquered much of the Mediterranean and posed a serious threat to Rome. In the Punic Wars, the Carthaginians proved to be a strong adversary for Rome and almost vanquished them. However, Rome was able to come out on top due in part to the great military leader, Scipio Africanus.<\/p>\n