Artifacts are great antiquities, marvelous buildings, ruins, and other objects from lost civilizations of the past. The civ that discovers an artifact will reap a huge reward.

Discovering an Artifact

A civ “discovers” an artifact when it moves a unit into the artifact’s space.

Artifact List

Angkor Wa t The civ that discovers Angkor Wat will instantly have a Wonder constructed in one of their cities. Ark of the Covenant The discovery of the Ark immediately causes temples to be constructed in all of your cities. If a city already possesses a temple, the city gains a cathedral instead. Knights Templar The discoverer of the Knights Templar will gain an immensely powerful military unit. Lost City of Atlantis Discovering the site of the lost city of Atlantis immediately grants a civ knowledge of several new technologies. School of Confucius Within the School of Confucius can be found several great people awaiting discovery. Seven Cities of Gold This relic provides an immediate and hefty boost to the discoverer’s treasury.

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