Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos, Ancient memorial structure near the Theater of Dionysus, Athens, Greece
The Choragic Monument of Thrasyllos is an ancient memorial structure positioned at the top of a rock face above the Theater of Dionysus in Athens. It comprises a marble wall with two large doorways, flank pillars, and a central pillar built in front of a natural cave in the stone.
The monument was built in 320-319 BCE by Thrasyllos to commemorate his victory in dramatic competitions. His son Thrasycles later made significant structural changes that altered the appearance of the entire complex.
The monument displays ten olive wreaths carved into its frieze, marking victories achieved in theatrical competitions of ancient Athens. The inscriptions and decorations show how important theater and artistic contests were to the community of that time.
The site is located along Dionysiou Areopagitou Street and is within walking distance from the Akropoli metro station. The location offers good views of the surrounding area and is easy to visit while exploring other sites near the Acropolis.
The natural cave within the monument became a small chapel called Panaghia Spiliotissa during Christian times and continued to serve worshippers into the modern era. This transformation shows how ancient locations were adapted and repurposed by different faith communities across centuries.
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