发掘出土古代阿波罗头，揭开拜占庭城市的遗产

在希腊腓立比考古遗址的挖掘过程中，亚里士多德大学的研究人员发现了一个公元 2 世纪或 3 世纪早期的头像，很可能描绘的是戴着月桂花环的阿波罗。这一重大发现是在 decumanus 和 Via Egnatia 交叉口附近发现的，其中还包括一枚拜占庭皇帝利奥六世的硬币，表明了该建筑的使用期限。

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

腓立比考古发掘出土古代阿波罗头像，揭示拜占庭城市的文化遗产

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.

在希腊东北部腓立比古城的发掘过程中，亚里士多德大学的研究人员取得了一项非凡的发现，揭示了这座城市丰富的历史及其在拜占庭时代的转变。

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.

公元二世纪或三世纪初发现的头像被认为是希腊音乐、诗歌和预言之神阿波罗的代表。头像由大理石雕刻而成，描绘了一个无胡须的男性人物，戴着月桂花环，这是阿波罗的特征。

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.

该头部于 2022 年 9 月在南部主要街道 (decumanus) 和北轴线 (Via Egnatia) 以东的区域出土，让人一睹该遗址建筑宏伟的魅力。周围区域露出了一个部分暴露的广场，其中有一座装饰精美的建筑。

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奥六世（886-912 年）肖像的硬币，进一步证明了该地点的重要性。这枚硬币是一个重要的时间标记，表明建筑物的使用时间。

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.

希腊文化部强调了这一发现的历史意义，并指出拜占庭时期雕像被广泛用于装饰腓立比等著名城市的建筑和公共空间。这座城市成立于公元前 356 年，地理位置优越，位于连接欧洲和亚洲的主要贸易路线艾格纳提亚大道上，使其成为繁华的商业和文化中心。

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.

腓立比最近的这一发现强调了希腊古代遗产的持久遗产及其文化传统在整个拜占庭时代的连续性。它还强化了该地区作为文明十字路口的重要性，古典世界和罗马世界的影响与拜占庭时代独特的艺术和建筑表现形式在此交汇。

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.

研究小组继续分析这些发现，并深入研究这个古代遗址的历史，有望进一步了解腓立比丰富的过去。