Dates

Minas Tirith (originally called Minas Anor) was built c. II 3320; its gate was destroyed on 15 March III 3019, but later rebuilt

Location

At the eastern extent of the outer wall of Minas Tirith

Origins

Originally built by the early Gondorians

Race

Division

Culture

Gondorians (Men of Minas Tirith)

Settlements

The Gate led into the lowest circle of Minas Tirith

Pronunciation

Minas Tirith is pronounced 'mi'nas ti'rith'

Meaning

Minas Tirith means 'Tower of Guard'

Other names

Gate of Gondor

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Great Gate of Minas Tirith

Entrance to the City of Gondor

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

The mighty gate of Minas Tirith, citadel of Gondor, leading from the lowest of its seven tiers out onto the Pelennor Fields.

See also...

Aragorn Elessar, Battle of the Field of Gondor, Battle of the Pelennor Fields, Great West Road, Grond, Grond, Hammer of the Underworld, Lampwrights’ Street, North-way, Old Guesthouse, Rath Celerdain, Second Gate, Siege of Gondor, Thorin III Stonehelm, West Road

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