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Dates
Minas Tirith (originally called Minas Anor) was built c. II 3320; its gate was destroyed on 15 March III 3019, but later rebuilt
Location
At the eastern extent of the outer wall of Minas Tirith
Origins
Originally built by the early Gondorians
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The Gate led into the lowest circle of Minas Tirith
Pronunciation
Minas Tirith is pronounced 'mi'nas ti'rith' (all the 'i' sounds here are short, so Minas is pronounced like 'minnas')
Meaning
Minas Tirith means 'Tower of Guard'
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Great Gate of Minas TirithEntrance to the City of GondorThe mighty gate of Minas Tirith, citadel of Gondor, leading from the lowest of its seven tiers out onto the Pelennor Fields. See also...Aragorn Elessar, Battle of the Field of Gondor, Battle of the Pelennor Fields, City Gate, Gate of Gondor, Great West Road, Grond, Grond, Hammer of the Underworld, Lampwrights’ Street, Minas Anor, Minas Tirith, Morgul-host, Mundburg, North-way, [See the full list...] Indexes: About this entry:
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