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Dates
Built before the beginning of the First Age; presumably still exists
Location
The eastern shores of Aman
Origins
Built by the Teleri under their lord Olwë
Race
Elves
Division
Teleri (Lindar)
Culture
Teleri of Valinor
Pronunciation
alkwalo'ndeh
Meaning
'Haven of the Swans'
Other names
Haven of the Swans, The Swanhaven

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  • Updated 26 July 2005
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Alqualondë

The Haven of the Swans

The Swanhaven of the Teleri, on the eastern shores of Aman. This was the site of the Kinslaying in the time immediately before the beginning of the First Age.


See also...

Aman, Angrod, Battle of the Haven, Bay of Eldamar, Bay of Elvenhome, Eärwen, Elendë, Elf-kings, Elves, Elves of Eressëa, Exile of the Noldor, Fall of the Noldor, Foamriders, Haven of the Swans, Kinslaying, [See the full list...]

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