Ailantd Sikowsky on Nostr: Rome, being as expansive as it was, was also a constructive empire, adding ...

Rome, being as expansive as it was, was also a constructive empire, adding significant value to acquired land through impressive public infrastructure for its time. It was also quite tolerant, often assimilating diverse cultures and religions as integral parts of itself.

And then there are other empires that primarily focus on extracting resources while perpetuating constant destruction and poverty.