Dates

The First age of Middle-Earth ended with the great battle, in which the Host of Valinor broke Thangorodrim and overthrew Morgoth. Then, most of the Noldor returned into the far west and dwelt in Eressea within sight of the Valinor and many of the Sindar went over the sea also.

The Second age ended with the first overthrow of Sauron, servant of Morgoth, and the taking of the One Ring.

The Third age ended with the destruction of Sauron and the One Ring.

The Fourth age was often called the Eldar days. The Fourth age was not held to have begun until the departure of Elrond.

Years of the Lamps

 * All dates in this section are approximate