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Dates
The pass through the mountains existed from early times, but was not known as the Morgul-road until after the capture of Minas Morgul in III 2002
Location
Running eastward through Ephel Dúath from Minas Morgul into Mordor
Race
Settlements
Minas Morgul stood at the western end of the road
Important peaks
Ran through the mountains of Ephel Dúath
Passes
The road ran through the Morgul Pass; high above, the pass of Cirith Ungol followed a more difficult route through the mountains
Pronunciation
Morgul is pronounced 'mo'rgool'
Meaning
Morgul means 'black sorcery'
Other names

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Morgul-road

The road that passed Minas Morgul

A road that drove eastward through Ithilien and across the mountains of Ephel Dúath, passing into the valley of Imlad Morgul and past the dark city of Minas Morgul. At least at its western end, the Morgul-road was wide enough to accommodate the passing of an army. It crossed the mountains through a valley far below Cirith Ungol to pass out onto the ashen plains of Mordor beyond.


See also...

Wraith-road

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  • Updated 11 October 2024
  • Updates planned: 1

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