Today, Athienou has a population of around 6,500 people. Since 1990, it has been home to Davidson College's Athienou Archaeological Project BY GIORGOS MAVRAGANIS.
Athienou's population of around 6,500 people is a testament to its enduring presence. Since 1990, it has been an important site for archaeological research, with Davidson College's project under Giorgos Mavraganis' leadership playing a pivotal role in the town's cultural heritage.