哈德里亞諾波利斯古城發現羅馬時代的腓骨和帶有“河神”圖像的硬幣

在位於卡拉布克埃斯基帕扎爾區的哈德里亞諾波利斯古城的發掘中，出土了羅馬時代的腓骨（胸針）和一枚描繪“河神”圖案的硬幣。

Recent excavations in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, situated within Karabuk’s Eskipazar district, have unearthed a Roman-era fibula (brooch) and a coin adorned with the “River God” motif. This discovery provides a captivating glimpse into the rich cultural fabric of a city that was inhabited during the Late Chalcolithic, Roman, and Early Byzantine periods.

最近在位於卡拉布克埃斯基帕扎爾區的哈德里亞諾波利斯古城進行的發掘工作中，出土了羅馬時代的腓骨（胸針）和一枚飾有「河神」圖案的硬幣。這項發現讓我們得以一睹這座銅器時代晚期、羅馬時期和拜占庭早期時期所居住的城市豐富的文化結構。

The excavation site is part of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism’s "Legacy to the Future" project and is being overseen by Karabuk University’s Faculty of Archaeology, led by associate professor Ersin Celikbas.

這項發掘現場是文化和旅遊部「未來遺產」計畫的一部分，由卡拉布克大學考古學院副教授 Ersin Celikbas 負責監督。

The site has yielded remarkable structures, including two baths, two churches embellished with intricate mosaics, a defense structure, rock-cut tombs, and a collection of monumental buildings, collectively contributing to Hadrianopolis’s renowned status as “the Black Sea’s Zeugma.”

該遺址產生了非凡的建築，包括兩個浴室、兩座裝飾著複雜馬賽克的教堂、一座防禦結構、岩石切割的墳墓和一系列紀念性建築，共同為哈德里亞諾波利斯贏得了「黑海宙格瑪」的知名地位。

Among the recent discoveries are a fibula of the arbalest type, dating to the fifth century, and a coin from the second century that features an engraving of the “River God” and the inscription “Kezios.” This inscription identifies the coin as originating from Hadrianopolis and sheds light on the ancient name of the Eskipazar River.

最近的發現包括一個可追溯到五世紀的弩類型腓骨，以及一枚二世紀的硬幣，上面刻有“河神”和銘文“Kezios”。該銘文表明該硬幣源自哈德里亞諾波利斯，並揭示了埃斯基帕扎河的古名。

According to professor Celikbas, the presence of the coin in a tomb suggests that it may have been placed as a Charon coin, a symbolic payment to the ferryman of the dead, indicating the continuation of the Charon tradition in the Roman Empire during the second century.

根據塞利克巴斯教授的說法，墳墓中出現的這枚硬幣表明它可能是作為卡戎硬幣放置的，這是對死者擺渡人的象徵性報酬，表明卡戎傳統在二世紀羅馬帝國的延續。

“This year, the findings have been significant,” said Celikbas, regarding the current excavation, which focused on the southern necropolis and an area designated as "SDJ-3."

「今年的發現意義重大，」塞利克巴斯在談到目前的挖掘工作時說，該挖掘工作的重點是南部墓地和指定為「SDJ-3」的區域。

The southern necropolis has offered substantial insight into Roman-era burial customs, with discoveries ranging from the second-century coin to fifth-century artifacts.

南部墓地提供了對羅馬時代埋葬習俗的深入了解，發現了從二世紀的硬幣到五世紀的文物等各種物品。

“The discovery of a Charon coin in the tomb underscores the continuity of the ancient Roman tradition here, while findings of other artifacts show burial practices remained consistent for about 300 years,” remarked Celikbas.

「在墳墓中發現卡戎硬幣強調了這裡古羅馬傳統的連續性，而其他文物的發現表明，埋葬習俗在大約 300 年來一直保持不變，」塞利克巴斯說。

The discovery also highlights Hadrianopolis’ role as a Roman military base in southern Paphlagonia. Artifacts like the fibula, a functional and decorative clasp used for clothing, serve to emphasize the dual aesthetic and practical purposes of such items in antiquity.

這項發現也凸顯了哈德里亞諾波利斯作為帕夫拉戈尼亞南部羅馬軍事基地的角色。像腓骨這樣的文物，一種用於服裝的功能性和裝飾性扣環，可以強調古代此類物品的雙重美學和實用目的。

“These artifacts provide a profound understanding of the era’s culture, art, and religious beliefs, and we’re both surprised and thrilled by the findings,” added Celikbas.

「這些文物讓我們對那個時代的文化、藝術和宗教信仰有了深刻的了解，我們對這些發現感到驚訝和興奮，」塞利克巴斯補充道。

Hadrianopolis: A Roman Military Hub in Paphlagonia

哈德里亞諾波利斯：帕夫拉戈尼亞的羅馬軍事中心

The presence of Roman relics in these burial sites suggests that Hadrianopolis may have functioned as a strategic military outpost in the region. Notably, the area is renowned for its unique rock-cut tombs and is currently the only ancient site in southern Paphlagonia where necropolis excavations are being conducted.

這些墓地中存在的羅馬遺跡表明哈德里亞諾波利斯可能是該地區的戰略軍事前哨。值得注意的是，該地區以其獨特的岩石墓葬而聞名，目前是帕夫拉戈尼亞南部唯一正在進行墓地挖掘的古代遺址。

The artifacts not only showcase Roman military influence but also suggest that soldiers were among those interred in the city’s extensive burial grounds.

這些文物不僅展示了羅馬的軍事影響力，也顯示該市廣闊的墓地中埋葬著士兵。

With each discovery, Hadrianopolis continues to unravel its role as a cultural and military stronghold within the Roman Empire, enriching Türkiye’s historical narrative with invaluable insights into ancient life and traditions.

隨著每項發現，哈德里亞諾波利斯繼續揭示其作為羅馬帝國文化和軍事據點的作用，透過對古代生活和傳統的寶貴見解豐富土耳其的歷史敘述。