28 years later and Thebes is up to producing 3027 gold per turn by itself. I spread corporations like crazy plus have taken some cities I spread religion to.
I'm in a war and have taken several cities that are draining the gold heavily after taking them (thus *only* 1348 per turn profit with 100% science). Thought I'd share.
100% science setting and Thebes was generating me 4158 gold per turn. I spread religion and corporations like mad.