腓立比的拜占庭噴泉出土，展示了大理石鋪就的大道和雄偉的雕塑

2023 年9 月，在亞里斯多德大學的領導下，腓力二世在馬其頓城市腓立比進行了發掘工作，發現了一座裝飾華麗的建築，舖有大理石路面，還藏有一枚青銅幣，顯示該城在2 世紀至9 世紀曾被用作大道。類似阿波羅頭像和大力士雕像的發現支持了拜占庭帝國城市公共空間裝飾的假設。

Unveiling the Splendid Decor of Philippi's Byzantine Fountain: A Marble-Paved Thoroughfare and Majestic Statues

揭開腓立比拜占庭噴泉的華麗裝飾：大理石鋪就的大道和雄偉的雕像

In the hallowed grounds of Philippi, the Macedonian city founded by Philip II, archaeologists have embarked on a thrilling excavation journey, unearthing the remnants of a grand Byzantine fountain. Led by Professor Natalia Poulos of Aristotle University, in collaboration with Associate Professor Anastasios Tantsis and Emeritus Professor Aristotle Mendzo, the team's tireless efforts have yielded remarkable discoveries that shed light on the city's rich architectural heritage.

在腓力二世建立的馬其頓城市腓立比的神聖土地上，考古學家開始了激動人心的挖掘之旅，挖掘出一座宏偉的拜占庭噴泉的遺跡。在亞里斯多德大學 Natalia Poulos 教授的帶領下，團隊與副教授 Anastasios Tants 和榮譽教授 Aristotle Mendzo 合作，經過不懈的努力，取得了非凡的發現，揭示了這座城市豐富的建築遺產。

Excavations Resume, Uncovering a Marble-Paved Thoroughfare

挖掘工作繼續進行，發現了一條大理石鋪成的大道

Resuming their excavations east of the city's main southern thoroughfare, known as the "decumanus," the archaeologists unearthed the continuation of this marble-paved street. This discovery offers valuable insights into the city's urban planning and infrastructure. The presence of a bronze filis coin of Emperor Leo VI (886-912) found on the surface further aids in determining the period of the thoroughfare's usage.

考古學家在該市南部主幹道（被稱為“decumanus”）以東重新開始挖掘工作，發現了這條大理石鋪成的街道的延續部分。這項發現為了解該城市的城市規劃和基礎設施提供了寶貴的見解。表面發現的利奧六世皇帝（886-912 年）的青銅菲利斯硬幣進一步有助於確定該大道的使用時期。

An Expansion and a Richly Decorated Building Emerge

擴建和裝飾華麗的建築出現

At the junction of the two streets, archaeologists stumbled upon an expansion that appears to have formed a square. Dominating this square was an intricately adorned building. Excavations in 2022 raised the hypothesis that this structure may have served as a fountain, a notion that is now strongly supported by the latest findings.

在兩條街道的交界處，考古學家偶然發現了一個似乎形成了廣場的擴建部分。佔據這個廣場的是一棟裝飾精美的建築。 2022 年的挖掘工作提出了這樣的假設：該結構可能充當噴泉，這一觀點現在已得到最新發現的有力支持。

The Majestic Head of Apollo

阿波羅雄偉的頭像

One of the most remarkable discoveries was the head of a statue, believed to represent Apollo, the god of music and prophecy. This beautifully crafted head, adorned with a laurel leaf crown atop a richly decorated crown, dates back to the 2nd or early 3rd century AD. Its presence, along with the previously discovered statue of Hercules, suggests that these statues once adorned the fountain, which likely reached its final form in the 8th-9th centuries.

最引人注目的發現之一是一尊雕像的頭部，據信代表音樂和預言之神阿波羅。這個製作精美的頭像可以追溯到公元 2 世紀或 3 世紀初，在裝飾華麗的王冠上裝飾著月桂葉王冠。它的存在以及先前發現的赫拉克勒斯雕像表明這些雕像曾經裝飾過噴泉，噴泉很可能在 8 世紀至 9 世紀達到最終形式。

A Window into Byzantine Architectural Practices

了解拜占庭建築實踐的窗口

These findings align with historical sources and archaeological evidence from Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire, indicating that statues from classical and Roman periods adorned buildings and public spaces throughout the Byzantine era. This observation underscores the significance of public art in shaping the urban landscape of important Byzantine cities.

這些發現與拜占庭帝國首都君士坦丁堡的歷史資料和考古證據一致，顯示古典和羅馬時期的雕像裝飾著整個拜占庭時代的建築和公共空間。這項觀察強調了公共藝術在塑造重要的拜占庭城市景觀中的重要性。

Preserving History and Enriching Our Understanding

保護歷史並豐富我們的理解

The ongoing excavations in Philippi provide invaluable insights into the artistic and cultural practices of the Byzantine Empire. They not only unearth physical remnants of the past but also illuminate the social and cultural fabric of one of the most influential civilizations in history. The discovery of the fountain and its exquisite decoration adds a vibrant chapter to the rich tapestry of Byzantine history, offering a glimpse into the aesthetics, beliefs, and daily life of this remarkable era.

腓立比正在進行的發掘工作為了解拜占庭帝國的藝術和文化實踐提供了寶貴的見解。它們不僅發掘了過去的物質遺跡，也闡明了歷史上最有影響力的文明之一的社會和文化結構。噴泉及其精美裝飾的發現為拜占庭豐富的歷史增添了充滿活力的篇章，讓人們一睹這個非凡時代的美學、信仰和日常生活。

Additional Discoveries and Ongoing Excavations

其他發現和正在進行的挖掘

In addition to the fountain discovery, the excavations have yielded other artifacts, including ceramics, coins, and architectural fragments, which are meticulously analyzed by the archaeological team. The research is ongoing, with plans for further summer excavations in 2024. These endeavors promise to uncover even more secrets hidden within the ancient city of Philippi, further enriching our understanding of the Byzantine Empire and its enduring legacy.

除了噴泉的發現外，發掘還發現了其他文物，包括陶瓷、硬幣和建築碎片，考古團隊對這些文物進行了仔細分析。研究正在進行中，計劃於 2024 年夏季進行進一步挖掘。這些努力有望揭開腓立比古城中隱藏的更多秘密，進一步豐富我們對拜占庭帝國及其不朽遺產的了解。