Temple (Civ3)

Temple
Introduced in Civilization III
Technology required	Ceremonial Burial
Resources required	None
Cost	60
Maintenance	1
Traits	Religious
Effect
Produces 1 2

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The Temple is a building in Civilization III.

Description

The Temple produces one , making one unhappy citizen content.

Civilopedia entry

In ancient times, almost every city had a temple dedicated to the city's patron god. Many cities also had temples dedicated to other gods as well. In modern times temples are thought of as places of worship, like churches and cathedrals. Ancient societies, however, considered temples to be the local dwelling place for the god or goddess to whom they were dedicated. The faithful citizens brought gifts of food, rare metals, and spices to the temple as a sign of homage and respect. The presence of a temple in the city had a comforting effect on the population, and wise rulers often constructed one as soon as the city began to grow.

Trivia

• The Temple building of the Mediterranean civilizations is based on the Pantheon in Rome. The same structure also appears in the city models in the campaign view while in the Middle Ages.
• The Temple building of the European civilizations is based on Stonehenge.
• If the temple is the first improvement in the city, the city borders will expand four turns after its construction.
• Initially, the American and European Temple icons were reversed, but this was later corrected in Conquests.

Gallery

Temple icon for American civilizations.

Temple icon for Asian civilizations.

Temple icon for European civilizations.

Temple icon for Mediterranean civilizations.

Temple icon for Middle East civilizations.

See also

• Temple in other games