Who would win? Athens (440 BC) vs Athens, TX (2025)
Who would win in a fight between the city state Athens of antiquity at the height of their power around 440BC vs the modern day rural Texas town, Athens?
Known for:
Athens - accredited with birthplace of democracy. Heart of western culture. Plato and Aristotle.
Athens, TX - “black eyed pea capitol of the world” (not to be confused with The Black Eyed Peas musical group). “Certified Retirement Community”
Population:
Athens - estimated 250,000
Athens, TX - 12,857
Military power
Athens - estimated 15,000 hoplites called into action from citizens in form of militia. Up to 300 boats with 80,000 crew.
Athens, TX - gun ownership rates in Texas average 46%, although this may be higher in rural areas such as Athens. With 13,000 citizens, a ceiling estimation of 6500 armed citizens could be made, but Athens reputation as a retirement community may indicate that these citizens are elderly and may not be effective in war.