# The Fall of Númenor Pt 30 » SA2280 » Umbar, Pelargir, and the Decline of Númenor (EP355 REVISITED)

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Published: 2026-04-27T11:40:02+00:00
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## Resource

My new book, Tolkien's Tragedy , is now available for PRE-ORDER! Visit TolkiensTragedy.com to learn more! In this episode of our chapter-by-chapter readthrough of The Fall of Númenor, we’ll explore key events during the reign of Tar-Ancalimon, as well as briefly review the reigns of several Númenorean rulers that followed. We’ll learn of Númenor’s increasing spiritual and moral decay and the increasingly contentious power situation in the once peaceful island kingdom. Watch On YouTube » https://youtu.be/7YXPlNBc5xE Ad-Free Video » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92971008 Ad-Free Audio » https://www.patreon.com/posts/92971319 Episode Webpage » https://www.tolkienroad.com/e0355/ Helpful Links: buy Tolkien's Tragedy » https://tolkienstragedy.com/ take 10% OFF Tolkien Road merch at True Myths Press » https://truemythspress.com/discount/TENOFF (enter code TENOFF at checkout) listen to TOLKIEN’S WORKS for FREE » https://www.audibletrial.com/everon buy Tolkien’s Requiem » https://tolkiensrequiem.com/ buy Tolkien’s Overture » https://tolkiensoverture.com/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tolkien-road--5222755/support .

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