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Location
A large mountain in the north of Middle-earth, at the junction of the Misty Mountains and the Grey
Race
Historically connected with the Dwarves, but contested and occupied by the Orcs during the Second and Third Ages
Pronunciation
goo'ndabad
Meaning
A Dwarvish name, of unknown meaning

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  • Updated 6 November 2007
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Mount Gundabad

Capital of the northern Goblins

Prominent peaks of the Misty Mountains

A mountain in the north of Middle-earth, lying at the meeting point of the Misty and the Grey Mountains. It was here that the Orcs of the northern world had their capital.


See also...

Ered Mithrin, Mountains of Angmar, Old Forest Road, Orc-holds

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