In Civilization 7, players must continuously construct buildings and improvements to maximize resource extraction and sustain their settlements. Besides these key structures, Wonders of the World are powerful objects that provide unique bonuses and contribute to economic and cultural development. The game features natural wonders, but players can also construct artificial Wonders that shape the legacy of their civilization.

One of the most famous wonders in history is the pyramids—a symbol of human engineering prowess and architectural genius. To build this Wonder, players need to research the appropriate technologies or civics, select the right location, and efficiently manage production. This guide details how to unlock and construct the pyramids, ensuring the prosperity of your civilization.

How to Unlock the Pyramids in Civilization 7

Like other World Wonders in Civ 7, the pyramids are not available from the start of the game. Players must gradually progress through the technology or civics tree to gain access to their construction.

Required Technologies and Civics

To unlock the pyramids, the Masonry technology must be researched. Studying this technology is crucial for any civilization aiming to build this Wonder, as it reflects historical advancements in large-scale stone construction.

If a player controls Egypt, there is an alternative path. Instead of Masonry, the Egyptian civilization must research the civic "Light of Amun-Ra," located at the end of Egypt's unique civics tree. This approach highlights Egypt's historical and cultural connection with the pyramids and provides certain bonuses for their construction.

To gain faster access to pyramid construction, players should prioritize researching technologies and civics related to building and resource management.

How to Build the Pyramids in Civilization 7

Once the pyramids are unlocked, players must carefully choose a construction site and accumulate enough production to complete the project.

Location Requirements

The pyramids can only be built under certain terrain conditions:

• The Wonder must be located within a city
• It must be constructed on a Desert tile
• The Desert tile must border a Navigable River tile

A navigable river differs from minor rivers. Players can enable tooltips to hover over a river and check if it's navigable. If a river is not navigable, building the pyramids will be impossible.

Construction Cost and Production Optimization

Building the pyramids costs 275 production, which is a significant investment. To speed up the Wonder's construction, consider optimizing production through the following strategies:

• Develop cities with high production and assign citizens to productive tiles
• Construct buildings that increase production, such as Mines, Workshops, and Industrial Districts
• Assign citizens to production tiles for additional resource growth
• Use Builders to improve surrounding tiles and boost overall production levels

Implementing these strategies will help complete the pyramids faster, preventing other civilizations from outpacing you in their construction.

Pyramids Bonuses in Civilization 7

Upon completion, the pyramids provide significant bonuses that positively impact city development and the entire civilization.

Resource Bonuses: +1 gold on tiles near minor and navigable rivers / +1 production on tiles near minor and navigable rivers

Possible Issues and Errors

Some players may encounter an error where the Pyramids do not appear in the "Hidden" tab before they become available. To avoid missing the opportunity to build them, it's recommended to regularly check the list of World Wonders.

Additionally, checking river navigability using tooltips is crucial. The pyramids can only be built near a navigable river, so choosing the wrong river can result in construction impossibility.

Strategic Tips for Building the Pyramids

Focus on Early Game

Since the pyramids provide early bonuses to production and gold, their construction can give a civilization an advantage at the start. Players should explore the map as quickly as possible to find suitable desert tiles near navigable rivers and plan city locations accordingly.

Competition with Other Civilizations

Like all World Wonders, the pyramids can only be built once per game. Other civilizations may also attempt to construct them, so players must efficiently manage production and time their construction correctly to avoid falling behind competitors.

Long-term Planning

Players should consider how the pyramids will fit into the overall city development strategy. Since the Wonder's bonuses extend to tiles near rivers, choosing a city with multiple adjacent rivers will maximize its effectiveness.