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Tophet QarthadastimQarthadastim Philosophy Tier 6

Tophet

Sacrifice is only worthy when what is given up truly matters.

The topic of Carthaginian child sacrifice is a heated one still disputed by many historians and archaeologists. Some primary sources, such as Diodorus Siculus, suggested that the Tophet, or roasting place, was a giant bronze statue with outstretched hands that sloped down into a fiery pit. The child would be placed into the statue's hands and given to the flames and the god Ba’al Hammon. The discovery of mass child graveyards would seem to support these ancient texts, but some historians argue that it is simply a sign of a civilisation with a high infant mortality rate.

Philosophy

Tophet

Node Set

Philosophy Tier 6

research_points

4800

cost_per_round

800

Effects

  • -5% empire maintenance
  • +20% wealth from culture (all regions)
  • +6 cultural conversion
  • -25% political action costs
  • +30% wealth from culture (all regions)
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