The village of Archita, founded in the late 1300s, was settled by 'Saxons' who built it into a wealthy agricultural center. In recent decades, the Saxon population emigrated to Germany after 700 years of settlement leaving the village with a population of about 600 residents, 2/3 Roma (gypsy) and 1/2 Romanian. The village centers on its double-walled fortified church built to withstand invasions by marauders, Turks and other invaders.

The Associatia Maria Nobrega has leased the 'Church House' (pink house below) from the Lutheran Diocese. Facing the small town center, the goal is to restore it and to stimulate new economic activity to the village.