Antique oak cabinet with lots of carving. On the doors are carved the first six kings of France (the Merovingian dynasty). Europe, the XIX century. Merovingians - the first royal dynasty in France. The kings of this dynasty wore very long hair that was an obligatory attribute of the monarch. It was believed that in long hair was a magical power, embodying the well-being of the entire Frankish people. During his reign (from the V to the VIII century), the Merovingian dynasty greatly expanded the borders of the Frankish state.