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Orthanc, the iconic tower located at the center of the fortified ring of Isengard, reflected the engineering finesse of the Númenóreans. Known for its almost indestructible black stone, the tower stood about 150 meters tall, surrounded by a polished surface that bore unfamiliar markings. Originally conceived as a stronghold, Orthanc became a center of communication and power, later transformed by Saruman into a fortress for his personal ambitions.