Do ruins have any effect in Freeciv?

Do ruins have any effect in Freeciv? - Mildew stains on shabby wall

When a city is destroyed, there will be ruins on the tile formerly occupied by the city. I could remove the ruins by pillaging it, but will there be any material impact on the game if I choose not to remove the ruins? What exactly is the use of ruins?






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