Dates

The Nazgûl occupied Minas Morgul at the mouth of the Vale from III 2002, and were destroyed on 25 March III 3019

Location

Running eastward from Minas Morgul through the Mountains of Shadow

Origins

A mountain valley influenced by the baneful power of Morgul

Race

Order

Settlements

Minas Morgul stood at the Vale's mouth

Source

The stream of Morgulduin had its source in the Vale

Outflow

Morgulduin flowed down to meet Anduin below Osgiliath

Passes

In addition to the Vale itself, Cirith Ungol crossed the Mountains high above

Pronunciation

Morgul is pronounced 'mo'rgool'

Meaning

Morgul means 'black sorcery'

Other names

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Morgul Vale

The valley behind Minas Morgul in Ephel Dúath

Also called Imlad Morgul, the valley of the Morgulduin in the western Ephel Dúath. Where the vale opened onto Ithilien stood Minas Morgul.