Great statues on the Anduin. The two statues of the Argonath stood on pedestals in the water on either side of the Great River. Behind the statues, high cliffs formed a narrow chasm that the river passed through before it widened to form the lake called Nen Hithoel.
The Argonath were carved out of grey stone in the likenesses of Isildur and Anarion, the two sons of Elendil. The statues faced north with their left arms raised, palm outward. In their right hands they held axes and on their heads were helms and crowns. Their faces were grim and those who looked on them felt awe.
The Argonath were built to mark the northern boundary of Gondor by Romendacil II sometime during his reign as Regent and King (1240-1366). When Aragorn passed through the Gates of Argonath with the Fellowship on February 25, 3019, his bearing became more regal.
The Argonath were carved out of grey stone in the likenesses of Isildur and Anarion, the two sons of Elendil. The statues faced north with their left arms raised, palm outward. In their right hands they held axes and on their heads were helms and crowns. Their faces were grim and those who looked on them felt awe.
The Argonath were built to mark the northern boundary of Gondor by Romendacil II sometime during his reign as Regent and King (1240-1366). When Aragorn passed through the Gates of Argonath with the Fellowship on February 25, 3019, his bearing became more regal.
The Fellowship came to Parth Galen at the foot of Amon Hen on February 25, 3019, and camped there. The next day on February 26,Frodo Baggins climbed the slopes of Amon Hen and stopped at the grassy place partway up the hill. He was surprised by Boromir, who tried to convince Frodo to give him the Ring. Frodo fled to the top of Amon Hen, where he sat on the Seat of Seeing and saw war brewing throughout Middle-earth and the Eye of Sauron seeking him. Frodo made the decision to set out for Mordor alone and returned down the slopes of Amon Hen.
A company of Uruk-hai from Isengard led by Ugluk came to Amon Hen that same day seeking the Ring-bearer. They were joined by Grishnakh and a company of Orcs from Mordor who had crossed the Anduin. They mistakenly seized Merry Brandyback and Pippin Took. Boromir tried to come to their rescue, but he was slain near the foot of Amon Hen. Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli went after Merry and Pippin, while Frodo and Sam headed to Mordor, and thus the Fellowship was broken.