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Location
Between the rivers Baranduin and Gwathló
Race
The northern parts of Minhiriath fell within the boundaries of Arnor and later Cardolan, realms of Men
Division
Dúnedain
Cultures
Men of Arnor, and later Dúnedain of Cardolan
Settlements
Lond Daer and Tharbad were both on the Gwathló, and thus on the southern border of Minhiriath
Pronunciation
minhi'riath
Meaning
'Between two rivers' (that is, Baranduin and Gwathló

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  • Updated 22 March 2013
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Minhiriath

The land between the Baranduin and the Greyflood

A name for the southern regions of Eriador, lying between the Rivers Baranduin and Greyflood. Minhiriath became part of Cardolan after the break-up of the ancient realm of Arnor.


See also...

Bridge of Tharbad, Cardolan, Dark Plague, Great Road, Men of the Mountains, River Greyflood, River Gwathló

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