Wonders are a staple of Civ, but they’ve never been done better than in Civilization 2.

Aksum

Antiquity Age Civilization

Aksum was anancient kingdomin what is now Ethiopia.

If you like to ply the sea for gold, Aksum will be a great starting pick.

The Colossus wonder video in Civilisation 2.

Amina

Leader

Amina, Queen of Zazzauwas a sixteenth-century monarch in what is now Nigeria.

In Civilization 7, Ashoka will have two personas to represent his dual roles in history.

A famed inventor before becoming a statesman, Franklin has aScience-focused playstylein Civilization 7.

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His Production buildings also grant Science, letting him double-dip in specialized cities.

While still certainly bloody, his rule helped bring Europe out of the Dark Ages.

As such, Charlemagne brings aScientific and Military playstyleto whichever empire he leads in Civ 7.

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They invested their wealth in arts and literature, building temples and statues that still stand today.

hatshepsut and augustus enter into conflict in civilization 7.

an abbasid city with a hero in civilization 7.

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an aksumite city in civilization 7.

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an American city with the Statue of Liberty wonder in Civilization 7.

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Amina of Zazzau with her hand outstretched in Civilization 7.

ashoka leads three ages of india in a civilization 7 preview image.

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augustus' portrait in civilization 7.

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Benjamin Franklin in his First Look trailer for Civilization 7.

a preview of hatshepsut’s path tree in civilization 7.

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charlemagne in his reveal video for civilization 7

a city belonging to Chola India in Civilization 7.

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