- Note: In the original version of the game this structure is called Obelisk, but from the Warlords expansion, when unique buildings were introduced, it has been renamed to Monument, and the Egyptian replacement of monument is called Obelisk.
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Introduced in  | |
| Cost[1] | 30  |
| Culture | +1  |
| Requires | Mysticism |
| Special Abilities |
Obsolete with Calendar (only in  ) |
Civilopedia
Background
- In
"An obelisk is a structure that reminds people of an important event that occured in the area, or an important person who lived, such as famous generals of rememberances of a particulary bloody conflict."
- In and
"A monument is a structure that reminds people of an important event that occured in the area, or an important person - a famous general or leader, perhaps. Different cultures have constructed monuments out of varied materials - wood, stone, or even precious metals. Generally, the only ancient monuments remaining today are those made out of stone: over time the wooden monuments have decayed, and the ones constructed of precious metals have been looted and destroyed."
Strategy
- In
"Obelisks provide a small amount of culture, and are a good way to expand city borders early on."
- In and
"Monuments provide a small amount of culture, and are a good way to expand city borders early on."
Icon
In the city screen press the following icon to start Obelisk construction:
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In the city screen press the following icon to start Monument construction:
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Other image
Obelisk image in and later in and Civilopedias.