Third Age

The Third Age is a fictional time period from J. R. R. Tolkien's universe of Middle-earth.

Related Topics:
J. R. R. Tolkien - Middle-earth

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The Third Age began after the first downfall of Sauron, when he was defeated by the Last Alliance of Elves and Men following the downfall of Númenor.

Related Topics:
Sauron - Last Alliance of Elves and Men - Númenor

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

This age was characterized by the waning of the Elves, the rise and decline of the exiled Númenorean kingdoms, and the slow recovery of Sauron's power.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

It lasted for 3021 years, until Sauron was again defeated, this time finally, when his Ruling Ring was destroyed. When Bilbo and Frodo left Middle-earth for the Uttermost West, the Fourth Age began.

Related Topics:
Ruling Ring - Bilbo - Frodo - Uttermost West - Fourth Age

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

See also: Timeline of the Third Age.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Compare Babylon 5's opening announcement: "It was the dawn of the Third Age of Mankind"; see also Babylon 5 influences.

Related Topics:
Babylon 5 - Babylon 5 influences

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~