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Dates
Built early in the third age of the Captivity of Melkor; sacked I 506
Location
In the Forest of Region, on the southern banks of the River Esgalduin
Origins
Built by the Dwarves of Belegost for King Thingol
Race
Elves
Division
Sindar
Culture
Elves of Doriath
Other names
The Elven-halls, Menegroth

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  • Updated 17 December 2015
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Thousand Caves

Thingol’s carven citadel at Menegroth

Map of the Thousand Caves

Menegroth, the underground citadel of Thingol that stood on the southern banks of the River Esgalduin in Doriath.


See also...

Doriath, Eglador, Elu Thingol, Elven-halls, Gabilgathol, Lord of Nogrod, Menegroth

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  • Updated 17 December 2015
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Thousand Caves

Thingol’s carven citadel at Menegroth

Dates
Built early in the third age of the Captivity of Melkor; sacked I 506
Location
In the Forest of Region, on the southern banks of the River Esgalduin
Origins
Built by the Dwarves of Belegost for King Thingol
Race
Elves
Division
Sindar
Culture
Elves of Doriath
Other names
The Elven-halls, Menegroth

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 17 December 2015
  • Updates planned: 1

Thousand Caves

Thingol’s carven citadel at Menegroth

Map of the Thousand Caves

Menegroth, the underground citadel of Thingol that stood on the southern banks of the River Esgalduin in Doriath.


See also...

Doriath, Eglador, Elu Thingol, Elven-halls, Gabilgathol, Lord of Nogrod, Menegroth

Indexes:

About this entry:

  • Updated 17 December 2015
  • Updates planned: 1

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

Original content © copyright Mark Fisher 1998, 2001, 2014-2015. 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 for a role, but aptitude can also be crucial.