發掘出土古代阿波羅頭，揭開拜占庭城市的遺產

在希臘腓立比考古遺址的挖掘過程中，亞里斯多德大學的研究人員發現了一個公元 2 世紀或 3 世紀早期的頭像，很可能描繪的是戴著月桂花環的阿波羅。這項重大發現是在 decumanus 和 Via Egnatia 交叉口附近發現的，其中還包括一枚拜占庭皇帝利奧六世的硬幣，顯示了該建築的使用期限。

Excavations at Philippi Unearth Ancient Head of Apollo, Revealing Byzantine City's Cultural Legacy

腓立比考古發掘出土古代阿波羅頭像，揭示拜占庭城市的文化遺產

During excavations at the ancient city of Philippi in northeastern Greece, researchers from Aristotle University have made a remarkable discovery that sheds light on the city's rich history and its transformation during the Byzantine era.

在希臘東北部腓立比古城的發掘過程中，亞里斯多德大學的研究人員取得了一項非凡的發現，揭示了這座城市豐富的歷史及其在拜占庭時代的轉變。

The discovery of a 2nd or early 3rd century AD head is believed to be a representation of Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, and prophecy. Carved in marble, the head depicts a beardless male figure adorned with a wreath of laurels, a characteristic attribute of Apollo.

公元二世紀或三世紀初發現的頭像被認為是希臘音樂、詩歌和預言之神阿波羅的代表。頭像由大理石雕刻而成，描繪了一個無鬍鬚的男性人物，戴著月桂花環，這是阿波羅的特徵。

Excavated in September 2022 from an area east of the southern main street (decumanus) and the northern axis (Via Egnatia), the head provides tantalizing glimpses into the site's architectural grandeur. The surrounding area revealed a partially exposed square dominated by an elaborately decorated building.

該頭部於 2022 年 9 月在南部主要街道 (decumanus) 和北軸線 (Via Egnatia) 以東的區域出土，讓人一睹該遺址建築宏偉的魅力。周圍區域露出了一個部分暴露的廣場，其中有一座裝飾精美的建築。

Further evidence of the site's significance emerged with the unearthing of a coin bearing the likeness of Byzantine Emperor Leo VI (886-912) on a nearby marble-paved road. This coin serves as a crucial time-marker, indicating the duration of the building's use.

在附近的大理石路面上出土了一枚刻有拜占庭皇帝利奧六世（886-912 年）肖像的硬幣，進一步證明了該地點的重要性。這枚硬幣是一個重要的時間標記，表示建築物的使用時間。

The Culture Ministry of Greece highlighted the discovery's historical significance, noting the widespread use of statues during the Byzantine period to embellish buildings and public spaces in prominent cities like Philippi. The city, founded in 356 BC, was strategically located on the Via Egnatia, a major trade route linking Europe and Asia, making it a bustling hub of commerce and culture.

希臘文化部強調了這項發現的歷史意義，並指出拜占庭時期雕像被廣泛用於裝飾腓立比等著名城市的建築和公共空間。這座城市成立於公元前 356 年，地理位置優越，位於連接歐洲和亞洲的主要貿易路線艾格納提亞大道上，使其成為繁華的商業和文化中心。

This recent discovery at Philippi underscores the enduring legacy of Greece's ancient heritage and the continuity of its cultural traditions throughout the Byzantine era. It also reinforces the significance of the region as a crossroads of civilization, where the influences of both the classical and Roman worlds converge with the Byzantine era's distinctive artistic and architectural expressions.

腓立比最近的這項發現強調了希臘古代遺產的持久遺產及其文化傳統在整個拜占庭時代的連續性。它也強化了該地區作為文明十字路口的重要性，古典世界和羅馬世界的影響與拜占庭時代獨特的藝術和建築表現形式在此交匯。

The research team continues to analyze the findings and delve deeper into the history of this ancient site, promising further insights into the rich tapestry of Philippi's past.

研究小組繼續分析這些發現，並深入研究這個古老遺址的歷史，有望進一步了解腓立比豐富的過去。