Why is the Middle Ages often labeled the Dark Ages by many historians?

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It was a time when Roman institutions experienced significant growthThere was a rise in the creation of historical documentsLimited primary sources exist to accurately detail the period's historyTechnological deficiencies caused the era to be literally dark

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The Middle Ages are called the Dark Ages mainly because few original records survive from that time, making it difficult to reconstruct its history. This scarcity of sources contrasts with periods where documentation was more abundant.