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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 the sons of Elendil
Race
Men
Division
Dúnedain
Culture
Gondorians
Other names
Minas Ithil, Moontower, Tower of the Moon; later known as Minas Morgul

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Tower of the Rising Moon

Minas Ithil beneath Ephel Dúath

Map of Tower of the Rising Moon

A poetic name given to Minas Ithil, emphasising its position on the far eastern borders of the realm of Gondor.


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Tower of the Rising Moon

Minas Ithil beneath Ephel Dúath

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 the sons of Elendil
Race
Men
Division
Dúnedain
Culture
Gondorians
Other names
Minas Ithil, Moontower, Tower of the Moon; later known as Minas Morgul

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 18 August 2021
  • Updates planned: 1

Tower of the Rising Moon

Minas Ithil beneath Ephel Dúath

Map of Tower of the Rising Moon

A poetic name given to Minas Ithil, emphasising its position on the far eastern borders of the realm of Gondor.


Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 18 August 2021
  • Updates planned: 1

For acknowledgements and references, see the Disclaimer & Bibliography page.

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2013, 2021. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Axiom Discovery aptitude and skill testing.
Personality is one part of understanding a candidate's suitability, but aptitudes and skills are also key.