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Dates
Built after the end of the War of the Last Alliance at the end of the Second Age
Location
The crest of Ephel Dúath, guarding the pass of Cirith Ungol
Origins
Originally a Gondorian guard-tower
Race
Pronunciation
'Cirith Ungol' is pronounced 'ki'rith oo'ngol'
Meaning
'Cirith Ungol' means 'Pass of the Spider'
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Tower of Cirith UngolA guard-tower of Mordor’s western borders
Originally a watchtower of Gondor guarding the high pass over Ephel Dúath, the Tower was captured by the forces of Sauron and held by Orcs in the later Third Age. See also...Gollum, Gorbag, High Pass, Lagduf, Muzgash, Radbug, Ring-bearers, Shagrat, Silent Watchers, Stairs of Cirith Ungol, Straight Stair, Tower-gate, Two Watchers, Ufthak, Under-way, [See the full list...] Indexes: About this entry:
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