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11-11-2002, 11:56 AM | #1 |
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7 Ancient Wonders of Middle Earth
I saw a show on Discovery a while back about the seven ancient wonders of the world, and that got me thinkning. What were the seven ancient wonders of Middle Earth? This list, as ours is, is limtied only to structures, so the one ring and the Silmarrils don't count. Also, include why.
I haven't finished mine yet, but so far I've chosen 1-Gondolin For me, this city represents the strongest fortress to be raised up against Melkor during the war against him. It was a symbol of hope and defiance. 2-Isengaurd Even the Ents could not bring this tower down. A hollowed out volcano, perfectly smoothed sides, not even a crack. 3-Minas Tirith The seven walled city was the main opposition Sauron faced, and it held out. 4-Angband This is where both orcs and dragons were created. It would be very interesting to see where and how this was done. 5-Lorien (as described in The Book of Lost Tales) It was described as a place of rest and dreams. A beutiful place to go to and stay. 6-? 7-?
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11-11-2002, 01:06 PM | #2 |
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i think moria is definately a wonder, and possibly the argonath
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11-11-2002, 01:57 PM | #3 |
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How bout the Glittering Caves of Aglarond?
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11-11-2002, 04:17 PM | #4 |
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There are far too many to choose from but I think Barad-dur should be included. I can't find a description of it right now but it sounds like one amazing tower!
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11-11-2002, 05:45 PM | #5 |
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i forgot about fangorn, fangorn is definately a wonder
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11-11-2002, 06:48 PM | #6 |
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how about mirk wood i find that place fasinating!
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11-11-2002, 07:47 PM | #7 |
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mirkwood is a very interesting place, but i hardly think its a wonder
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11-11-2002, 09:06 PM | #8 |
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I don't think Fangorn or Mirkwood can be included because they aren't really architecture. I think we should only include man-made (or elf-made, dwarf-made, etc) structures, but that would drastically narrow down the possibilities. Webwizard, what do you think?
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11-11-2002, 10:43 PM | #9 |
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The Glittering Caves - you know, Gimli was talking about them in TTT, I forget the official name...
Lanelf.
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11-12-2002, 04:27 PM | #10 |
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Menegroth? I mean - the "palace" of Thingol. And what with Tol Sirion?
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11-12-2002, 07:12 PM | #11 | |
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GandalftheWhite, Moria is an excellent choice, almost the opposite of the pyramids.
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11-12-2002, 08:20 PM | #12 |
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Erebor - the Lonely Mountain?
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11-13-2002, 12:11 AM | #13 |
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Menegroth
Aglarond Argonath Khazad-Dum Isengard Thangoradrim Gondolin |
11-13-2002, 01:30 AM | #14 |
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Nargothrond, Menegroth.
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11-13-2002, 02:59 AM | #15 |
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What about Valinor? Technically, that was in Middle Earth in the ancient times, so would that be counted, too?
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11-13-2002, 03:25 AM | #16 |
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I thought it was only within the circles of Arda, as opposed to actually being a part of Middle-earth. Might wanna check your math on that one.
Also, as stated above, options are limited to structures.
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11-13-2002, 03:34 AM | #17 |
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'Technically Valinor was to the west of ME, nevertheless:
Laurelin Telperion Lights of Tirion Bells of Valmar Halls of Mandos Gardens of Lorien Harbor of Alqualonde |
11-13-2002, 11:46 AM | #18 |
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You know Mr. Martinez made a list of them. You can find it via his suite101 website
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11-13-2002, 06:43 PM | #19 |
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We definately need to include the fortress at Helms Deep- you have to admit it did pretty well to last as long as it did against goodness knows how many raging Orc warriors (Its also my favourite part in TTT!)
Edoras is pretty cool too- not as impressive as Rivendell or Lothlorien (But should we expect men to compete with the beauty of elves) - pretty none the less. Mx |
11-13-2002, 08:48 PM | #20 |
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I agree about Argonath and Moria.
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