Cyclopean Fortress

The  is the emblematic quarter specific to the Mycenaeans.

Effects

 * Doesn't exploit nearby tiles.
 * Functions as a land unit spawn.
 * The tile becomes fortified.
 * on city or outpost

Special Effects

 * in combat for units adjacent to the district.
 * Increases the cost for hostile armies within a range of 1 tile.
 * Increases the cost for hostile armies within a range of 1 tile.

Trivia

 * "Cyclopean" is the adjective form of "Cyclopes", the one-eyed giants in the Greek Mythology.
 * The Classical Greeks believed that, since the walls of ancient Mycenae (which was already in ruins in the Classical Era) was so magnificent, entirely made out of huge boulders, it was probably the Cyclopean giants that helped the Mycenaeans built the walls.
 * The concept of the Cyclopean Fortress is a reference to this Mycenaean tradition of massive stonework and enormous fortifications.
 * The in-game appearance of the Cyclopean Fortress is roughly based on the Citadel of the city of Mycenae, one of the largest Bronze Age fortifications.