+The Early Medieval period, often termed the [Dark Ages](/wiki/dark_ages), marks the beginning of the [Middle Ages](/wiki/middle_ages) in Europe, spanning roughly from the 5th to the 10th century CE. It followed the collapse of the Western Roman Empire, seeing profound political and cultural transformation.
+## See also
+- [Late Antiquity](/wiki/late_antiquity)
+- [High Middle Ages](/wiki/high_middle_ages)
+- [Byzantine Empire](/wiki/byzantine_empire)
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