Dates

Curunír (Saruman) occupied the valley from III 2759 to III 3019 (260 years)

Location

Running into the Misty Mountains near their southern end

Race

Division

Order

Istari (Wizards)

Settlements

Source

The sources of the river Isen lay at the head of the valley

Pronunciation

na'n koo'rooneerr (where 'rr' indicates that the final r should be pronounced)

Meaning

Literally 'valley of Curunír (that is, Saruman)', though usually translated 'Wizard's Vale'

Other names

The Wizard's Vale, The Valley of Saruman

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Nan Curunír

The valley of the Wizard Saruman

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

Map of Nan Curunír

The name given in the late Third Age to the valley in the southern feet of the Misty Mountains where Isengard stood. The name is taken from Curunír, the Elvish name of the Wizard Saruman, who dwelt there.

See also...

Circle of Isengard, Methedras, Treegarth of Orthanc, Valley of Saruman, Watchwood, Wizard’s Vale

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