A Study of the Geographical Distribution of the Tombs of the Carolingian Nobility in the Ninth Century and Their Historical Significance

Abstract

This paper examines the geographical distribution of the tombs of Carolingian nobles in the 9th century and their historical significance. The ninth century was the glorious period of the Carolingian Empire, characterized by social, political, and cultural changes. Through the systematic analysis of the tombs of nobles in different regions, the relationship between geographical distribution and political and religious factors is revealed. The study found that works of art, such as tomb structures, funerary goods, and epitaphs, all reflect social hierarchies, religious beliefs, and cultural exchanges at the time. In addition, the dissertation explores the impact of the tombs of Carolingian nobles on historical memory, emphasizing their importance as historical records. The use of a multidisciplinary approach provides a rich research perspective, revealing challenges such as data collation and cultural differences. In this paper, GIS 2.0 software is used for DEM data processing, and solidworks 2006 is used for structural analysis of ancient tombs, and the construction materials, shapes, decorations and colors of ancient tombs are studied. At the same time, the microstructure was observed with a 10*70x HD microscope (Panasonic, Japan, K2020 type). The results show that the ancient tomb is made of granite, and the overall structure is stable, which can keep the internal temperature constant. The shape is mainly arched, between 10~20m underground, and the ventilation is good; The decorative pattern is mainly a cross flower, and the colors are mainly yellow, red, and brown, suggesting the Christian faith. This shows that the geographical distribution of the tombs of the Carolingian nobles is closely related to the local building materials, embalming of corpses and religious beliefs.