Prompt

An illustrative depiction of a sprawling empire in decline, overwhelmed by its own grandiosity. Imposing structures, once symbols of power, now lie half-abandoned, their facades peeling off, revealing the crude bricks and mortar beneath. In the backdrop, an unsettling sunset paints the sky in ominous shades of orange and red, a metaphor for the end of an era. In this detailed image, the harsh reality of the empire's downfall is brought to life with a touch of poignant beauty.