As the art of building objects from clay, Pottery is also a fundament of civilization, creating the means for long-term storage of food and materials and their protection from the elements. Thanks to that, a number of future developments are possible. This technology allows your cities to build the Granary, which provides Image:20xFood5.png Food, helping your cities grow larger. In Gods & Kings it also allows you to build the Shrine, the first Image:20xfaith5.png Faith-producing building in the game.