The Choregic Monument of Lysikrates, near the Acropolis, was erected around 335/334 BC by Lysikrates, a wealthy sponsor (choregos) of musical and dramatic performances at the Theater of Dionysus, to commemorate a victory in the dithyramb contest of the City Dionysia. It is the earliest known building to use the Corinthian order on its exterior, and it originally supported a bronze tripod, the prize awarded for that victory. It is sometimes known as the “Lantern of Demosthenes.”
[Editor’s note: this page’s title was corrected from “Cysikrates Museum,” an apparent typo/mis-transcription of “Lysikrates.” No corresponding photo essay for this monument was found on the original people.hsc.edu site after checking the site index and the usual folder-naming patterns, so no images have been added here yet. This paragraph is a placeholder and should be reviewed/expanded by Dr. Siegel, who may also have original photos to add.]