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Another significant fortress of the Númenóreans was Minas Ithil, later known as Minas Morgul, which translates to "Tower of Sorcery." This city was conceived as a sister city to Minas Tirith and was located in a valley flanked by the Mountains of Shadow near Mordor. It was dedicated to the moon, reflected in its stunning architecture featuring silver towers of white marble that glimmered in the moonlight. However, following its capture by Sauron's forces, the city became shrouded in terror, mirroring Gondor's decline as it fell into darkness.