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During the Middle Ages Ascoli was ravaged by the Ostrogoths and then by the Lombards of King Faroald ( 578 ).

After nearly two centuries as part of the Lombard Duchy of Spoleto ( 593-789 ), Ascoli was ruled by the Franks through their vicars, but ultimately it was the bishops that gained influence and power over the city.