Third Age

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

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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 N?menor.

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

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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.

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See also: Timeline of the Third Age.

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

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