7 Ancient Wonders of Middle Earth

webwizard333 · 11-11-2002, 11:56 AM

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-?

GandalfTheWhite · 11-11-2002, 01:06 PM

i think moria is definately a wonder, and possibly the argonath

DraztiK · 11-11-2002, 01:57 PM

How bout the Glittering Caves of Aglarond?

Asfaloth · 11-11-2002, 04:17 PM

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!

GandalfTheWhite · 11-11-2002, 05:45 PM

i forgot about fangorn, fangorn is definately a wonder

entss89 · 11-11-2002, 06:48 PM

how about mirk wood i find that place fasinating!

GandalfTheWhite · 11-11-2002, 07:47 PM

mirkwood is a very interesting place, but i hardly think its a wonder

Treebeard's apprentice · 11-11-2002, 09:06 PM

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?

Lanelf · 11-11-2002, 10:43 PM

The Glittering Caves - you know, Gimli was talking about them in TTT, I forget the official name...
Lanelf.

Radagast The Brown · 11-12-2002, 04:27 PM

Menegroth? I mean - the "palace" of Thingol. And what with Tol Sirion?

webwizard333 · 11-12-2002, 07:12 PM

Quote:

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?

Yes, that's what I meant when I said limiting to structures.

GandalftheWhite, Moria is an excellent choice, almost the opposite of the pyramids.

Meldon · 11-12-2002, 08:20 PM

Erebor - the Lonely Mountain?

Keith K · 11-13-2002, 12:11 AM

Menegroth
Aglarond
Argonath
Khazad-Dum
Isengard
Thangoradrim
Gondolin

Mirahzi · 11-13-2002, 01:30 AM

Nargothrond, Menegroth.

Treebeard's apprentice · 11-13-2002, 02:59 AM

What about Valinor? Technically, that was in Middle Earth in the ancient times, so would that be counted, too?

Mirahzi · 11-13-2002, 03:25 AM

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.

Keith K · 11-13-2002, 03:34 AM

'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

markedel · 11-13-2002, 11:46 AM

You know Mr. Martinez made a list of them. You can find it via his suite101 website

Miranda · 11-13-2002, 06:43 PM

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

Khadrane · 11-13-2002, 08:48 PM

I agree about Argonath and Moria.

11-11-2002, 11:56 AM	#1
webwizard333 Elf Lord Join Date: May 2001 Location: myob Posts: 587	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-? __________________ Boo! Last edited by webwizard333 : 11-11-2002 at 12:33 PM.

11-11-2002, 01:06 PM	#2
GandalfTheWhite Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 297	i think moria is definately a wonder, and possibly the argonath __________________ "Behold, I am not Gandalf the Grey, whom you betrayed. I am Gandalf the White, who has returned from death. You have no colour now, and I cast you from the order and from the Council." -Gandalf The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. "He who breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom." -Gandalf "A thing is about to happen which has not happened since the Elder Days: the Ents are going to wake up and find that they are strong." -Gandalf

11-11-2002, 01:57 PM	#3
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11-11-2002, 05:45 PM	#5
GandalfTheWhite Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 297	i forgot about fangorn, fangorn is definately a wonder __________________ "Behold, I am not Gandalf the Grey, whom you betrayed. I am Gandalf the White, who has returned from death. You have no colour now, and I cast you from the order and from the Council." -Gandalf The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. "He who breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom." -Gandalf "A thing is about to happen which has not happened since the Elder Days: the Ents are going to wake up and find that they are strong." -Gandalf

11-11-2002, 06:48 PM	#6
entss89 lord of the ents Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: nc Posts: 539	how about mirk wood i find that place fasinating! __________________ ( tune: im a little teapot) im a little hobbit short and stout here is my ring evil without a doubt when you get me hipped up here me shout get me to mordo as quick as you can.. if you like that song then you should visit www.lordoftherings.net! the ents are coming the ents are coming watch out tower of orthanc for your dark walls shall fall! sauroman, sauroman your name is not the white! for now you are sauroman of many colors! a best frind does not stab u in the back................... they stab u in the front.

11-11-2002, 04:17 PM	#4
Asfaloth Sapling Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 13	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!

11-11-2002, 07:47 PM	#7
GandalfTheWhite Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 297	mirkwood is a very interesting place, but i hardly think its a wonder __________________ "Behold, I am not Gandalf the Grey, whom you betrayed. I am Gandalf the White, who has returned from death. You have no colour now, and I cast you from the order and from the Council." -Gandalf The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say. "He who breaks a thing to find out what it is, has left the path of wisdom." -Gandalf "A thing is about to happen which has not happened since the Elder Days: the Ents are going to wake up and find that they are strong." -Gandalf

11-11-2002, 09:06 PM	#8
Treebeard's apprentice Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wherever I may roam Posts: 207	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?

11-11-2002, 10:43 PM	#9
Lanelf Elven Warrior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Second Drawer Down Posts: 407	The Glittering Caves - you know, Gimli was talking about them in TTT, I forget the official name... Lanelf. __________________ Hey, I'm back! resounding silence You didn't even notice I was gone, did you? Well, I'm back now anyway. Artemis Fowl must find Mulch Diggums! You'll never shut down the real Napster

11-12-2002, 04:27 PM	#10
Radagast The Brown Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Israel Posts: 6,975	Menegroth? I mean - the "palace" of Thingol. And what with Tol Sirion? __________________ Lalala... poof! AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey Travel and Tourism Guide

11-12-2002, 08:20 PM	#12
Meldon Hobbit Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Beyond the fields we know... Posts: 17	Erebor - the Lonely Mountain?

11-13-2002, 12:11 AM	#13
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	Menegroth Aglarond Argonath Khazad-Dum Isengard Thangoradrim Gondolin

11-13-2002, 01:30 AM	#14
Mirahzi Elf Lord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,286	Nargothrond, Menegroth. __________________ "For the less even as for the greater there is some deed that he may accomplish but once only; and in that deed his heart shall rest." - Fëanor

11-13-2002, 02:59 AM	#15
Treebeard's apprentice Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wherever I may roam Posts: 207	What about Valinor? Technically, that was in Middle Earth in the ancient times, so would that be counted, too?

11-13-2002, 03:25 AM	#16
Mirahzi Elf Lord Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,286	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. __________________ "For the less even as for the greater there is some deed that he may accomplish but once only; and in that deed his heart shall rest." - Fëanor

11-13-2002, 03:34 AM	#17
Keith K Elf Lord Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: charlotte, n.c. Posts: 1,081	'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
markedel 'Sober' Mullet Frosh Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Queen's Posts: 1,245	You know Mr. Martinez made a list of them. You can find it via his suite101 website __________________ "Earnur was a man like his father in valour, but not in wisdom"

11-13-2002, 06:43 PM	#19
Miranda 'Bohemian princess of Covent Garden Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Mill Posts: 544	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
Khadrane Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Middle Earth (I wish) Posts: 670	I agree about Argonath and Moria. __________________ Few know whither their road will take them till they come to its end. -Legolas FRODO LIVES! ABORTION IS HOMICIDE

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