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government stagnated.
The transition from the republic into the empire was certainly a decline in style of government.
Philosophy declined it decayed into scholasticism.
That is why there was a renaissance. how often do you use a napper or a fire drill?
What about greek fire?
concrete was forgotten until 1756 but was used by the Romans. Technology does not only move in one direction the ratchet is imperfect and prone to slipping.