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Location
To the south of Gondor, forming the border between South Gondor and the Harad
Source
In the southwestern Ephel Dúath
Tributaries
None
Outflow
Pronunciation
ha'rrnen ('rr' indicates that the r sound should be distinctly pronounced)
Meaning
'South water'

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River Harnen

Gondor’s boundary with Near Harad

Map of the river Harnen

A river in the south of Middle-earth, with a name meaning 'south-water'. It rose in the southern mountains of Mordor, and flowed westward to the Great Sea, forming the ancient boundary between the lands of Gondor and Harad.


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