How populous was ancient Athens?

July 17, 2020August 6, 2012 by Pamela Landy

About 300,000 persons lived in the city of Athens during the Age of Pericles.

Slightly less populous than modern Albuquerque, New Mexico, with its 330,000-plus inhabitants.

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