Dates
Built in II 3320 or shortly thereafter
Under the control of Sauron between II 3429 and c. II 3434
Captured by the Nazgûl and renamed Minas Morgul in III 2002
Location
The valley later named Imlad Morgul in the western slopes of the Ephel Dúath
Origins
Built by Elendil and his sons
Race
Men
Divsion
Númenóreans
Culture
Exiles of Númenor
Other names
Minas Ithil, Tower of the Moon, Tower of the Rising Moon; later known as Minas Morgul
Note
This entry covers the building of the Moontower (Minas Ithil) and its history up to its capture by the Nazgûl in III 2002. For its history after that date, refer to the entry for Minas Morgul.

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Moontower

A name for the tower of Minas Ithil

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A name of Minas Ithil, apparently still retained even after it was captured and renamed Minas Morgul.


See also...

Ithil

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