Downfall of Númenor
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| The Downfall of Númenor | |
| Event | |
| Other names | The Drowning of Númenor |
| Location | Primarily Númenor, but affected all Arda |
| Date | S.A. 3319 |
| Result | The Changing of the World, exile of the Faithful |
| Part of | Result of the Great Armament |
| Participants | Númenóreans, Valar, Eru |
| Description | Catastrophe that destroyed Númenor and changed the world's shape |
The utter destruction of the island of Númenor, a divine punishment for King Ar-Pharazôn's assault on the Undying Lands. Only Elendil and his companions escaped the wreck.
See Akallabêth.
