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Dates
Founded in II 2350
Location
Above the Mouths of Anduin, at the outflow of the River Sirith
Origins
A harbour city established by Númenóreans of the Faithful party
Race
Men
Division
Dúnedain
Culture
Built by Númenóreans, but occupied by Gondorians after the Downfall
Pronunciation
pela'rgeer
Meaning
'Garth1 of royal ships'

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  • Updated 3 January 2009
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Pelargir

Haven of the Kings of Gondor

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The greatest and most ancient of the havens of Gondor, on the northern shore of the wide River Anduin in the land of Lebennin.


Notes

1

A 'garth' in this sense is a walled or enclosed area. In this context, it implies that Pelargir and the ships in its port were protected from attack by strong city walls.

See also...

Angamaitë, Aragorn Elessar, Calembel, Crossings of Erui, Dead Men, Elladan, Ethir Anduin, Ethring, Harondor, King of Gondor, Legolas Greenleaf, Lond Daer Enedh, Minardil, River Erui, River Sirith, [See the full list...]

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