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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
Into the Bay of Belfalas
Pronunciation
ha'rnen
Meaning
'South water'

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  • Updated 18 December 2012
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River Harnen

Gondor’s boundary with Near Harad

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.


See also...

Harondor, Men of Darkness, Near Harad, South Gondor

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