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Inside the Dining Hall

Photo: James Whitbrook/Gizmodo
Photo: James Whitbrook/Gizmodo

Turning around the second section gives you a peculiar addition: a small, but relatively resplendent kitchen and dining area, complete with kegs of mysterious drinks, tons of meat, and even separate cooking and prep areas. Food and the preparation of it is a key bit of symbolic imagery in Lord of the Rings, one that defines a shared sense of humanity—so it’s interesting to see that experience reflected on the forces of Mordor.