古腓立比出土的原始阿波羅頭顱

塞薩洛尼基亞里斯多德大學的考古學家在腓立比古城出土了一個保存完好的希臘神阿波羅的大理石頭像，其歷史可以追溯到公元二世紀或三世紀。這幅年輕的阿波羅頭像，捲髮，頭戴月桂冠，在不斷的挖掘中發現的，據信最初是為了宗教目的而創造的。

Archaeologists Unearth Pristine Marble Head of Greek God Apollo in Ancient Philippi

考古學家在古腓立比出土希臘神阿波羅的原始大理石頭像

Thessaloniki, Greece - Archaeologists from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki have recently uncovered an exceptionally well-preserved marble head of the venerated Greek deity Apollo during excavations in the ancient city of Philippi, nestled in northwestern Greece.

希臘塞薩洛尼基 - 塞薩洛尼基亞里斯多德大學的考古學家最近在希臘西北部的腓立比古城的挖掘過程中發現了保存極其完好的希臘神阿波羅的大理石頭像。

Dating back to the 2nd or 3rd century C.E., the exquisite sculpture depicts a youthful representation of Apollo, the revered patron of music, prophecy, and archery in Greek mythology. The head is adorned with meticulously carved curly hair flowing gracefully over his shoulders and crowned with his emblematic laurel wreath, a hallmark of his divine status.

這座精美的雕塑的歷史可以追溯到公元二世紀或三世紀，描繪了阿波羅的年輕形象，阿波羅是希臘神話中受人尊敬的音樂、預言和射箭的守護神。頭上裝飾著精心雕刻的捲髮，優雅地披在肩上，戴著標誌性的月桂花環，這是他神聖地位的標誌。

Discovered in late 2023 by a meticulous team of 15 students meticulously guided by Professor Natalia Poulos, the head emerged amidst ongoing excavation efforts in Philippi, a scholarly endeavor initiated by the university in the 1960s.

2023 年末，在Natalia Poulos 教授的精心指導下，由15 名學生組成的細緻團隊在腓立比正在進行的挖掘工作中發現了該頭部，這是該大學於20 世紀60 年代發起的一項學術活動。

Intriguingly, the Apollo head, originally crafted for devout purposes, appears to have undergone a transformation during the medieval period. Archaeological evidence suggests its repurposing as an integral component of a fountain gracing a bustling town square. The discovery of a coin featuring Emperor Leo VI, who reigned from the 9th century, reinforces the notion of the area's continuous use since the early Middle Ages.

有趣的是，最初為虔誠目的而製作的阿波羅頭像在中世紀時期似乎經歷了轉變。考古證據表明，它被重新利用為噴泉的一個組成部分，為繁華的城鎮廣場增光添彩。一枚刻有自 9 世紀起在位的利奧六世皇帝的硬幣的發現，強化了該地區自中世紀早期以來保留使用的觀念。

Unlike other revered Greek deities, Apollo did not retain a lingering symbolic significance within Christian Philippi. Nevertheless, the enduring presence of classical and Roman-era sculptures in public spaces, including the Apollo head, underscores the city's profound appreciation for artistic mastery and its unwavering cultural continuity.

與其他受人尊敬的希臘神不同，阿波羅在基督教腓立比中並沒有保留揮之不去的象徵意義。儘管如此，古典和羅馬時代的雕塑在包括阿波羅頭像在內的公共場所經久不衰，突顯了這座城市對藝術大師的深刻欣賞及其堅定不移的文化連續性。

Situated east of Philippi's principal southern thoroughfare, the Apollo head lay within a progressively uncovered square adorned with intricately ornamented structures. Remarkably, the excavation of a Hercules statue last year, discovered in close proximity, suggests the existence of an elaborate fountain ensemble, potentially depicting the valiant hero wielding his formidable club alongside a vanquished lion.

阿波羅山頭位於腓立比主要的南部大道以東，坐落在一個逐漸暴露的廣場內，廣場上裝飾著複雜的裝飾結構。值得注意的是，去年在附近發現的赫拉克勒斯雕像的挖掘表明，存在著一個精心設計的噴泉群，可能描繪了這位勇敢的英雄揮舞著他強大的棍棒，旁邊是一頭被擊敗的獅子。

The Apollo head discovery has garnered significant attention from scholars and enthusiasts alike, solidifying Philippi's status as a treasure trove of ancient artifacts and an invaluable window into Greece's rich mythological and artistic heritage.

阿波羅頭像的發現引起了學者和愛好者的極大關注，鞏固了腓立比作為古代文物寶庫的地位，也是了解希臘豐富的神話和藝術遺產的寶貴窗口。