What event does the Middle Ages begin with?

The beginning of the Middle Ages is marked by the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD. Under the leadership of the barbarian leader Odoacer, the army captured Rome, the emperor Augustus was forced to renounce the throne. Rome could not resist because of the undermined economy, the army was disintegrated, and the emperor did not enjoy the authority of the people. did not try to alleviate his situation. The barbarians, on the contrary, strengthened their position and began to attack Rome and destroyed it.