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How old is Gondor?
| Gondor | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Founded | S.A. 3320 |
| Independence | T.A. 2 |
| First Ruling Steward | T.A. 2050 |
Who founded Minas Tirith?
Minas Tirith was built early in the First Age by Finrod Felagund, to keep watch upon the doings of Morgoth on the northern plain of Ard-galen. Finrod entrusted it to Orodreth, his nephew and he ruled and held it for his uncle to guard the vale of Sirion for many hundreds of years.
How old do Elves live in LoTR?
Elves are considered adults at the age of 50. Dwarves are considered adults at 30 – though they rarely marry before they are at least 90, if at all. Most live to be about 250. They remain strong and active for most of their lives, then age extremely rapidly over no more than ten years.
How many riders of Rohan were at the battle of Minas Tirith?
It’s hard to say for certain how many died. Rohan sent 6000 cavalry to fight at Minas Tirith.
What is the history of Minas Tirith?
The city of Minas Tirith was originally a fortress, Minas Anor (S. ‘Tower of the Sun’), built in S.A. 3320 by the Faithful Númenóreans. It was the western counterpart to Minas Ithil (S. ‘Tower of the Moon’): guarding the western flank of the city of Osgiliath from the men of the White Mountains, as Ithil guarded its east from Mordor.
What is the difference between Minas Tirith and Minas Anor?
In the year TA 2002, the city of Minas Ithil on the borders of Mordor was captured by the Ringwraiths, and renamed Minas Morgul. It was then that Minas Anor was renamed Minas Tirith, meaning “Tower of Guard”.
What happened to Minas Tirith under King Elessar?
Under King Elessar Minas Tirith was rebuilt and restored: the Great Gate was remade in mithril and steel, the streets were repaved with white marble and gardens and trees were planted all around the city. This labour was aided by the Dwarves of the Glittering Caves, led by Gimli, and Wood-elves brought there by Legolas.
How did Gimli and Legolas get to Minas Tirith?
This labour was aided by the Dwarves of the Glittering Caves, led by Gimli, and Wood-elves brought there by Legolas. Minas Tirith was situated on the Hill of Guard – the “out-thrust knee” of Mount Mindolluin, connected to the main mass of the mountain by a narrow ‘shoulder’.