Shelob - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

***Mithadan*** · 09-21-2000, 12:18 PM

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Re: Shelob

There appear to be two possible answers: (1)the steps and tunnels were built by servants of Sauron; and (2) they were built by men of Gondor after the end of the Second Age. I favor the latter. The tower at the top of Cirith Ungol was built by Gondor to watch Mordor and the steps and tunnel would provide easy access from Ithilien.

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09-21-2000, 12:18 PM	#3
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,394	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Haunting Spirit Posts: 79</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Shelob There appear to be two possible answers: (1)the steps and tunnels were built by servants of Sauron; and (2) they were built by men of Gondor after the end of the Second Age. I favor the latter. The tower at the top of Cirith Ungol was built by Gondor to watch Mordor and the steps and tunnel would provide easy access from Ithilien. </p> __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.