Dates

Built after the end of the War of the Last Alliance at the end of the Second Age

Location

The crest of Ephel Dúath, guarding the pass of Cirith Ungol

Origins

Originally a Gondorian guard-tower

Race

Built by Men, but held by Orcs in the later Third Age

Pronunciation

'Cirith Ungol' is pronounced 'ki'rith oo'ngol'

Meaning

'Cirith Ungol' means 'Pass of the Spider'

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Tower of Cirith Ungol

A guard-tower of Mordor’s western borders

Years of the TreesFirst AgeISecond AgeIIThird AgeIIIFourth AgeIV

Map of the Tower of Cirith Ungol

Originally a watchtower of Gondor guarding the high pass over Ephel Dúath, the Tower was captured by the forces of Sauron and held by Orcs in the later Third Age.

See also...

Gollum, Gorbag, High Pass, Lagduf, Muzgash, Radbug, Ring-bearers, Shagrat, Silent Watchers, Stairs of Cirith Ungol, Straight Stair, Tower-gate, Two Watchers, Ufthak, Under-way, [See the full list...]Undergate, Vultures, Winding Stair

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