TBF many Roman "accomplishments" were stolen from neighboring, prosperous cultures. Their means of wealth, war, was the means of undoing global cultural stability. The rediscovery of these techniques occurred as early as 1200-1300. For example, building cathedrals and siege warfare. Much sooner than 1600 as stated.
Wanted to add: the Greeks were much more advanced than the Romans. We didn't achieve their mastery of brass instruments until the brass instruments age ~ 18th century.
TBF many Roman "accomplishments" were stolen from neighboring, prosperous cultures. Their means of wealth, war, was the means of undoing global cultural stability. The rediscovery of these techniques occurred as early as 1200-1300. For example, building cathedrals and siege warfare. Much sooner than 1600 as stated.
Wanted to add: the Greeks were much more advanced than the Romans. We didn't achieve their mastery of brass instruments until the brass instruments age ~ 18th century.