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Roman engineering [blank] its zenith with their aqueducts, roads, and monumental structures. The empire's fall in the 5th century AD is often [blank] to the overstretching of its resources. Architectural wonders needed constant upkeep, a task that became harder as Rome faced political instability and economic pressures. Archeological findings suggest a significant decrease in construction projects [blank] with the period of decline, reflecting the empire's [blank] ability to sustain its infrastructure.

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Roman engineering reached its zenith with their aqueducts, roads, and monumental structures. The empire's fall in the 5th century AD is often attributed to the overstretching of its resources. Architectural wonders needed constant upkeep, a task that became harder as Rome faced political instability and economic pressures. Archeological findings suggest a significant decrease in construction projects coincided with the period of decline, reflecting the empire's waning ability to sustain its infrastructure.
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