I like testing the Advanced Wonders card.
Mostly for it's speed boost,which, along with max villagers, allows you to age up pretty quick, which makes for less villager seconds as well.
I've been testing along with the consolate Ports? who give you a discount on the first age up 680 food, I think.
Of course, I don't have the expansion yet, only the demo.
It would work well with India, if the player is expecting a rush, they could build the Agra quicker and with more HP.
So, I wouldn't toss it aside quite yet. It has it's uses.
Another year!-another deadly blow!
Another mighty Empire overthrown!
And we are left, or shall be left, alone.
-William Wordsworth