Minas Tirith

Gondor · city

The capital of Gondor since Osgiliath's ruin, a seven-tiered white city built into the root of Mount Mindolluin, crowned by the Citadel and the White Tower of Ecthelion. Besieged by the Witch-king's host at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields in T.A. 3019, it was relieved by the Rohirrim and Aragorn's fleet.

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Other names

Minas Anor · Mundburg · Tower of Guard

Region

Gondor

Peoples

Dúnedain, Men

Reading reference

The Lord of the Rings

Recorded period

S.A. 3320 → no recorded end

Chronicle

1. SA 3320 — Founded by Anárion as Minas Anor.
2. TA 1640 — Becomes the capital of Gondor after Osgiliath is abandoned.
3. TA 3019 — Besieged and relieved at the Battle of the Pelennor Fields; Aragorn is crowned before its gates.

Journeys through Minas Tirith

• Aragorn, Legolas & Gimli
• Gandalf's ride with Pippin
• The Ride of the Rohirrim
• The Hobbits' Return

Nearby on the schematic map

• Siege of Gondor
• White Tower
• Citadel
• Pelennor Fields
• Battle of the Pelennor Fields
• Amon Dîn

Sources and further reading

• Tolkien Gateway: Minas Tirith

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