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Scientists discover what caused Roman Empire to collapse

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Researchers looked at the number of shipwrecks in the Mediterranean Sea and pottery found at archaeology sites.

They discovered that the Roman and Persian Empires fought to control territories to expand their influence throughout Armenia , Mesopotamia and northern Syria .

Persians and Sassanians took over Roman trade routes that were critical to their victory.

Without access to trade, the economy collapsed and forced people to flee to other regions like Constantinople.

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English

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