The Men Falas (S. "Coastal Road") spanned the southern coast of Andrast, from Annûlond in the east to Tharagrondost and Bar Morthil in the uttermost west. The road underwent construction in T.A. 1652 as part of the coastal fortification of Gondor against the growing threat of Umbar. Its principal purpose was to facilitate troop movement in order to more swiftly dislodge and repel Corsair landings west of the Rast Rhaen. Because it was assumed that military companies would possess their own resources for camping and sustenance, no way-stations were ever built along the Men Falas (making it less than hospitable for civilian travelers). For most of its journey, the Men Falas was an unpaved dirt grade, suitable for the movement of people, but not ideally designed for the smooth passage of whee
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| - The Men Falas (S. "Coastal Road") spanned the southern coast of Andrast, from Annûlond in the east to Tharagrondost and Bar Morthil in the uttermost west. The road underwent construction in T.A. 1652 as part of the coastal fortification of Gondor against the growing threat of Umbar. Its principal purpose was to facilitate troop movement in order to more swiftly dislodge and repel Corsair landings west of the Rast Rhaen. Because it was assumed that military companies would possess their own resources for camping and sustenance, no way-stations were ever built along the Men Falas (making it less than hospitable for civilian travelers). For most of its journey, the Men Falas was an unpaved dirt grade, suitable for the movement of people, but not ideally designed for the smooth passage of whee
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| - The Men Falas (S. "Coastal Road") spanned the southern coast of Andrast, from Annûlond in the east to Tharagrondost and Bar Morthil in the uttermost west. The road underwent construction in T.A. 1652 as part of the coastal fortification of Gondor against the growing threat of Umbar. Its principal purpose was to facilitate troop movement in order to more swiftly dislodge and repel Corsair landings west of the Rast Rhaen. Because it was assumed that military companies would possess their own resources for camping and sustenance, no way-stations were ever built along the Men Falas (making it less than hospitable for civilian travelers). For most of its journey, the Men Falas was an unpaved dirt grade, suitable for the movement of people, but not ideally designed for the smooth passage of wheeled vehicles (food and other supplies for Tharagrondost being brought mainly by ship).The road reverted to a trail between Tharagrondost and the Nevedui. This dirt path was part of an ancient, migratory trail, which joined the mountain passes of Cirith Aralanthir and the Nevedui. The Dúnedain rarely made use of this path, since the coast between Lond Deryn and Ras Morthil was more easily patrolled from the water.
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