The Roman Civilization is known as a civilization dating back to the sixth century BC, as it was so powerful that it controlled the area around the present Mediterranean Sea. The early Romans were ruled by kings who seized power, then the kingdom turned into Republic After Rome was ruled by seven kings, Rome experienced many ups and downs between the rise and fall of powerful emperors; Julius Caesar, and Augustus. Many politicians, statesmen, soldiers, and writers have emerged in the Roman civilization, and the imprint of that civilization is still clear in Europe, where the classic Roman ruins still exist so far, and are a major attraction for tourists.