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The fall of Minas Ithil began in 3429 of the Second Age, when Sauron, bolstered by his armies, launched a devastating assault on Gondor. Capturing the city became a pivotal point in Sauron's campaign against the exiled kingdoms of the Numenoreans. The once-radiant tree of Gondor was destroyed, symbolizing the loss of hope and the heralding of decay.
In the aftermath of Minas Ithil’s fall, Isildur managed to escape with his family, marking the start of a fierce conflict that led to the creation of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. The retaking of Minas Ithil would not be immediate; even after the ultimate defeat of Sauron in the Second Age, the city would remain tainted by its history.