The Sack of Rome in 455 marked a significant moment in the decline of the Western Roman Empire, as the Vandals, led by King Genseric, took advantage of weakened defenses and political instability to launch a successful invasion. The Romans allowed the Vandals to enter the city under the terms of a recent treaty that had been violated due to aggressive actions by the Roman leadership. Once inside, the Vandals quickly moved to pillage the city, targeting churches, public buildings, and wealthy estates. They looted vast quantities of gold, silver, and other valuables, adding to their growing coffers and demonstrating their military prowess and organization. For two weeks, the Vandals established their control over the city, while the Roman populace faced violence and theft. The scale of the looting was extensive, and it is often remarked that Genseric's forces showed a degree of restraint by avoiding widespread destruction of key monuments and buildings, sparing many of the city's architectural treasures. This act of plunder was not just a simple raid; it reflected the broader socio-political context of the time as the Western Roman Empire was crumbling under multiple pressures, including internal strife, military defeats, and the rise of barbarian kingdoms across Europe and North Africa.The repercussions of the sack were felt long after the Vandals left. The capture of Rome signified a loss of authority for the Roman Empire and highlighted the vulnerability of the city, which had previously been seen as inviolable. The Vandals' actions contributed to a shift in power dynamics in the Mediterranean, paving the way for the establishment of the Vandal Kingdom in North Africa and proving to be a catalyst for further invasions and the eventual fall of the Western Roman Empire.