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J. R. R. Tolkien arguably created the greatest of all epic fantasy worlds. Fans of The Lord of the Rings trilogy have recreated some of the highlights of Middle-Earth in Minecraft form. There are so many impressive builds in Minecraft Middle-Earth, from Helm’s Deep to Isengard to the mines of Moria, it’s hard to choose a favorite, but Minas Tirith is truly breathtaking. Around nearly as long as Minecraft itself, the map now covers an area equivalent to Dallas, Texas. You can join the server as an adventurer, get a guided tour and learn the lore, or sign up as a builder to work on expanding the world.