在古代史研究中,除依靠浩瀚的古文献外,考古工作者发掘、征集的大量文物为研究历史提供了实物例证,而这些文物中的墓志又为史学讨论补充了珍贵的文字资料。墓志肇于汉代,发展于魏晋,成熟于南北朝,普及于唐宋,延续至明清。墓志是死者的传略,由当时人撰文,较之文献更为真实可信,其内容包括:姓名、籍贯、世系、官爵、亲姻、死葬年月和处所,涉及天文地 In the study of ancient history, in addition to relying on the vast ancient literature, a large number of cultural relics excavated and collected by archaeologists provide practical examples for the study of history. The epitaphs in these relics supplement precious historical materials for historical discussion. The epitaphs originated in the Han Dynasty, developed in the Wei and Jin Dynasty, matured in the Northern and Southern Dynasties, popularized in the Tang and Song Dynasties, extended to the Ming and Qing dynasties. The epitaphs were the story of the deceased and were written by the people of the time. They were more authentic and credible than the literature. They included: name, place of origin, lineage, official title, marriage, year and place of death, astronomy