腓立比的拜占庭喷泉出土，展示了大理石铺就的大道和雄伟的雕塑

2023 年 9 月，在亚里士多德大学的领导下，腓力二世在马其顿城市腓立比进行了发掘工作，发现了一座装饰华丽的建筑，铺有大理石路面，还藏有一枚青铜币，表明该城在 2 世纪至 9 世纪曾被用作大道。类似阿波罗头像和大力士雕像的发现支持了拜占庭帝国城市公共空间装饰的假设。

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

揭开腓立比拜占庭喷泉的华丽装饰：大理石铺就的大道和雄伟的雕像

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.

在腓力二世建立的马其顿城市腓立比的神圣土地上，考古学家开始了激动人心的挖掘之旅，挖掘出一座宏伟的拜占庭喷泉的遗迹。在亚里士多德大学 Natalia Poulos 教授的带领下，该团队与副教授 Anastasios Tants 和名誉教授 Aristotle Mendzo 合作，经过不懈的努力，取得了非凡的发现，揭示了这座城市丰富的建筑遗产。

Excavations Resume, Uncovering a Marble-Paved Thoroughfare

挖掘工作继续进行，发现了一条大理石铺成的大道

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.

考古学家们在该市南部主干道（被称为“decumanus”）以东重新开始挖掘工作，发现了这条大理石铺成的街道的延续部分。这一发现为了解该城市的城市规划和基础设施提供了宝贵的见解。表面发现的利奥六世皇帝（886-912 年）的青铜菲利斯硬币进一步有助于确定该大道的使用时期。

An Expansion and a Richly Decorated Building Emerge

扩建和装饰华丽的建筑出现

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.

在两条街道的交界处，考古学家偶然发现了一个似乎形成了广场的扩建部分。占据这个广场的是一座装饰精美的建筑。 2022 年的挖掘工作提出了这样的假设：该结构可能充当喷泉，这一观点现已得到最新发现的有力支持。

The Majestic Head of Apollo

阿波罗雄伟的头像

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.

最引人注目的发现之一是一尊雕像的头部，据信代表音乐和预言之神阿波罗。这个制作精美的头像可以追溯到公元 2 世纪或 3 世纪初，在装饰华丽的王冠上装饰着月桂叶王冠。它的存在以及之前发现的赫拉克勒斯雕像表明这些雕像曾经装饰过喷泉，喷泉很可能在 8 世纪至 9 世纪达到最终形式。

A Window into Byzantine Architectural Practices

了解拜占庭建筑实践的窗口

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.

这些发现与拜占庭帝国首都君士坦丁堡的历史资料和考古证据相一致，表明古典和罗马时期的雕像装饰着整个拜占庭时代的建筑和公共空间。这一观察强调了公共艺术在塑造重要的拜占庭城市景观中的重要性。

Preserving History and Enriching Our Understanding

保护历史并丰富我们的理解

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.

腓立比正在进行的发掘工作为了解拜占庭帝国的艺术和文化实践提供了宝贵的见解。它们不仅发掘了过去的物质遗迹，还阐明了历史上最有影响力的文明之一的社会和文化结构。喷泉及其精美装饰的发现为拜占庭丰富的历史增添了充满活力的篇章，让人们一睹这个非凡时代的美学、信仰和日常生活。

Additional Discoveries and Ongoing Excavations

其他发现和正在进行的挖掘

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.

除了喷泉的发现外，发掘还发现了其他文物，包括陶瓷、硬币和建筑碎片，考古队对这些文物进行了仔细分析。研究正在进行中，计划于 2024 年夏季进行进一步挖掘。这些努力有望揭开腓立比古城中隐藏的更多秘密，进一步丰富我们对拜占庭帝国及其不朽遗产的了解。