Dates

Founded II 32, destroyed II 3319 (endured 3,287 years)

Location

In the Great Sea, between Middle-earth and Aman

Origins

Created by the Valar as a reward for the Edain who had fought against Morgoth during the First Age

Race

Division

Culture

Family

Ruled by the House of Elros

Settlements

The royal city was Armenelos, with other important towns and cities including Andúnië, Eldalondë, Nindamos, Ondosto and Rómenna

Important peaks

The Meneltarma, the Pillar of Heaven, rose in the centre of the island, while Sorontil stood on its northern promontory

Meaning

This land was given as a gift by the Valar to the Edain

Other names

Akallabêth, Anadûnê, Andor, Atalantë, The Downfallen, Elenna, Elenna·nórë, The Gift, The Great Isle, The Isle of Kings, Land of the Star, Mar-nu-Falmar, Númenor, Númenórë, Starwards, Westernesse, Yôzâyan

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Land of Gift

Andor, a name for the island of Númenor

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

Map of Númenor

Elvish Andor, a name for the island of Númenor, given as a gift to the Edain at the beginning of the Second Age.

See also...

Anadûnê, Andor, Eärendil, Great Isle, Númenor, The Gift, Yôzâyan

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