The Encyclopedia of Arda - Tower of the Moon (original) (raw)

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Dates Built in II 3320 or shortly thereafter; under the control of Sauron between II 3429 and c. II 3434; captured by the Nazgûl and renamed Minas Morgul in III 2002 Location The valley later named Imlad Morgul in the western slopes of Ephel Dúath Origins Built by Elendil and his sons (specifically associated with Isildur) Race Men Division Dúnedain Culture Gondorians Other names Minas Ithil, Moontower, Tower of the Rising Moon; later known as Minas Morgul Note This entry covers the building of the Tower of the Moon (Minas Ithil) and its history up to its capture by the Nazgûl in III 2002; for its history after that date, refer to the entry for Minas Morgul Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: T Cities and Buildings About this entry: Updated 26 August 2020 Updates planned: 1 The tower of Minas Ithil Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV Name, and literal translation, of Minas Ithil, the fortress built as a guard on the eastern borders of Gondor. See also... Isildur, Ithil, Minas Ithil, The Moon Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: T Cities and Buildings About this entry: Updated 26 August 2020 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2016, 2020. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Axiom Discovery gives you comprehensive online aptitude testing covering core skills across a wide range of disciplines.

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SHARE User guide Latest entries FAQ and e-mail Disclaimer and bibliography Awards Old and rare words Lexicon of names Excyclopedia of Arda Movie-goer's Guides: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King The Hobbit Viewer's Companions: • An Unexpected Journey • The Desolation of Smaug • The Battle of the Five Armies Tolkien links Book news Latest Chronicle Calendar Old and rare words Lexicon of names Links Random

Dates Built in II 3320 or shortly thereafter; under the control of Sauron between II 3429 and c. II 3434; captured by the Nazgûl and renamed Minas Morgul in III 2002 Location The valley later named Imlad Morgul in the western slopes of Ephel Dúath Origins Built by Elendil and his sons (specifically associated with Isildur) Race Men Division Dúnedain Culture Gondorians Other names Minas Ithil, Moontower, Tower of the Rising Moon; later known as Minas Morgul Note This entry covers the building of the Tower of the Moon (Minas Ithil) and its history up to its capture by the Nazgûl in III 2002; for its history after that date, refer to the entry for Minas Morgul Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: T Cities and Buildings About this entry: Updated 26 August 2020 Updates planned: 1 The tower of Minas Ithil

Years of the Trees First Age I Second Age II Third Age III Fourth Age IV Map of the Tower of the Moon

Name, and literal translation, of Minas Ithil, the fortress built as a guard on the eastern borders of Gondor. See also... Isildur, Ithil, Minas Ithil, The Moon Indexes: Alphabetical: M Alphabetical: T Cities and Buildings About this entry: Updated 26 August 2020 Updates planned: 1 For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page. Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2016, 2020. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ. Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.Axiom Discovery gives you comprehensive online aptitude testing covering core skills across a wide range of disciplines.