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Pyramids

Ancient · Masonry

Lets you switch governments without anarchy.

Pyramids (Civilization I Wonder)
Source: Sid Meier's Civilization wiki (Fandom), CC BY-SA

What it does

Lets you change government with only 1 turn of Anarchy, and makes all forms of government available to you.

Key details

Cost
300
Requires
Masonry
Obsoleted by
Communism

Where it comes from

Unlocked by
Masonry

About wonders in Civilization

Wonders of the World are one-per-game megaprojects. Whoever finishes one first gets its effect for the rest of the game — everyone else's invested shields are converted at a loss. Many wonders expire when a certain advance is discovered.

Strategy — Caravans (and Freight in Civ II) can carry shields to a wonder city. A dedicated wonder city with high production and a stream of caravans wins races that look unwinnable.

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