# Gallic Sack of Rome (-390)

URL: https://roman-history.com/timeline/-390-gallic-sack-of-rome
Location: Rome
Categories: battle

After victory at the Allia, Senones entered and looted Rome, though the traditional date and details remain debated.

## Why it matters
The disaster became a lasting Roman memory of vulnerability and recovery.

Ruler at the time: [Roman Republic](https://roman-history.com/rulers/roman-republic)