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Dates
First called 'Minas Morgul' c. III 2002; destroyed in the early Fourth Age
Location
In the valley of Imlad Morgul, on the western slopes of Ephel Dúath
Origins
Built (as Minas Ithil) for Isildur son of Elendil
Race
Division
The tower was originally built by the Dúnedain, but during the time it was known as Minas Morgul it was occupied by the Nazgûl
Passes
Guarded the mouth of Imlad Morgul and the entrance to Cirith Ungol, passes leading through Ephel Dúath into Mordor
Pronunciation
mi'nas mo'rgool (the 'i' sound in Minas is short, so the name is pronounced like 'minnas')
Meaning
'Tower of black sorcery'
Other names
Note
'Minas Morgul' was the name given to this city after its capture by the Nazgûl in III 2002; the city itself, though, was much older - as Minas Ithil, it had stood since the late Second Age, and was some 2,100 years old when it was renamed; for its origins and earlier history, refer to the entry for Minas Ithil

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Minas Morgul

The Tower of Sorcery

Map of Minas Morgul

'Tower of black sorcery', the name given to the Gondorian tower of Minas Ithil in the Ephel Dúath after its capture by the Nazgûl.


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  • Updated 8 February 2004
  • Updates planned: 9

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