The Romans The Romans The Roman Empire The Roman Republic The Imperial Age The Roman Army A Roman Fort Towns Building Technology Roads and Travel Farming and the Countryside Trade and Ships The Town House Family Life Food and Drink The Public Baths Entertainment Religion The Late Roman Empire The End of the Roman Empire	Gravestone Egypt was one of the first areas of the Roman Empire to become Christian. This carving shows an Egyptian Christian. Egypt was a rich province but the Romans taxed it very heavily. As a result, Roman rule was most unpopular in Egypt.   Previous: Back Book: The Romans Section: The Romans Chapter: The Roman Empire