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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
Númenóreans
Culture
Gondorians
Passes
Guarded the western passes into Mordor through Ephel Dúath: the valley later known as the Morgul Vale, and the high pass of Cirith Dúath (later called Cirith Ungol)
Pronunciation
mi'nas i'thil (the 'i' sound in Minas is short, so the name is pronounced like 'minnas')
Meaning
'Tower of the (Rising) Moon'
Other names
Moontower, Tower of the Moon, Tower of the Rising Moon; later known as Minas Morgul
Note
This entry covers the building of 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

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  • Updated 23 October 2004
  • Updates planned: 6

Minas Ithil

Isildur's Tower of the Moon

Map of Minas Ithil

The Tower of the Moon, built by the Gondorians on the borders of Mordor to keep a watch on that land; later captured by the Nazgûl and renamed Minas Morgul.


See also...

Amon Amarth, Chieftain of the Ringwraiths, Cirith Dúath, City of the Men of Gondor, Cross-roads, Dark Lord, Dead City, Dead Tree, Dúnedain of Gondor, East Anórien, East-borders, Elendil, Elves of Lindon, Eradan, Eye of Barad-dûr, [See the full list...]

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  • Updates planned: 6

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Minas Ithil

Isildur's Tower of the Moon

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
Númenóreans
Culture
Gondorians
Passes
Guarded the western passes into Mordor through Ephel Dúath: the valley later known as the Morgul Vale, and the high pass of Cirith Dúath (later called Cirith Ungol)
Pronunciation
mi'nas i'thil (the 'i' sound in Minas is short, so the name is pronounced like 'minnas')
Meaning
'Tower of the (Rising) Moon'
Other names
Moontower, Tower of the Moon, Tower of the Rising Moon; later known as Minas Morgul
Note
This entry covers the building of 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:

About this entry:

  • Updated 23 October 2004
  • Updates planned: 6

Minas Ithil

Isildur's Tower of the Moon

Map of Minas Ithil

The Tower of the Moon, built by the Gondorians on the borders of Mordor to keep a watch on that land; later captured by the Nazgûl and renamed Minas Morgul.


See also...

Amon Amarth, Chieftain of the Ringwraiths, Cirith Dúath, City of the Men of Gondor, Cross-roads, Dark Lord, Dead City, Dead Tree, Dúnedain of Gondor, East Anórien, East-borders, Elendil, Elves of Lindon, Eradan, Eye of Barad-dûr, [See the full list...]

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 23 October 2004
  • Updates planned: 6

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

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2000, 2004. All rights reserved. For conditions of reuse, see the Site FAQ.

Website services kindly sponsored by Discus from Axiom Software Ltd.
Discus' intelligent text reporting helps you to explore a DISC profile from every angle.