Rome , the , is defined by a history that stretches over 2,000 years, serving as a foundational cradle of Western civilization and the heart of the Catholic Church . At its peak in 117 CE, the Roman Empire covered approximately 5 million square kilometers , reaching from Britain to Egypt. The Evolution of Roman Writing
The "text" of Rome has evolved from monumental stone carvings to modern digital typography: Rome , the , is defined by a
: Ancient Romans primarily wrote in Latin using an alphabet of 21 letters (A–X, with Y and Z added later). Inscriptional Styles : Rome , the , is defined by a