Annúminas

Capital of Arnor

Appendices · Second Age 3320 · show on the map

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Built by Elendil on the shores of Lake Evendim after the Downfall of Númenor, Annúminas served as the first capital of the North-kingdom of Arnor. As the Dúnedain dwindled, the city was abandoned and fell into ruin. After the War of the Ring, Aragorn restored it as his northern seat of power.

Figures: Elendil, Aragorn

Place	Annúminas
Book	Appendices
Date	Second Age 3320
Map x, y	`2765, 919`

What this connects to

Meneltarma — Faithful found Arnor (leading here)
Fornost — Capital moves to Fornost, then falls

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