Athienou

Athienou (Greek: Αθηένου or Αθηαίνου, locally [aθiˈenu]) is a village in Larnaca District, Cyprus. It is one of only four villages located within the United Nations Buffer Zone, the other three being Pyla, Troulloi and Deneia. Today, Athienou has a population of around 7,500 people. Since 1990, it has been home to Davidson College's Athienou Archaeological Project. The town's city hall includes a museum of local history and culture that was established in 2008.

Athienou
Αθηένου, Αθηαίνου (Greek)
Municipality
Church of Panayia Chriseleousa
Athienou
Coordinates: 35°04′N 33°32′E
Country Cyprus
DistrictLarnaca District
Population
 (2021)
  Total7,718
Time zoneUTC+2 (EET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
7600
Websitewww.athienou.org.cy
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