Oldtown
The oldest city in Westeros, home of the Citadel of the maesters and the beacon of the Hightower.
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Rulers of Oldtown through the ages
| Era | Years | House | Lord, king or power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before the Conquest | ~100 BC – 2 BC | House Hightower | Manfred Hightower | vassal of the Gardeners |
| Aegon's Conquest | 2 BC – 1 AC | House Hightower | Manfred Hightower | opened the gates without a fight |
| Dance of the Dragons | 129–131 AC | House Hightower | Ormund Hightower (Alicent Hightower) | pillar of the greens; Queen Alicent was a Hightower |
| Robert's Rebellion | 282–284 AC | House Hightower | Leyton Hightower | |
| War of the Five Kings | 298–300 AC | House Hightower | Leyton Hightower | |
| Present day | 300 AC | House Hightower | Leyton Hightower (Samwell Tarly) | Samwell Tarly studies at the Citadel |
Events at Oldtown
The anointing · Aegon's Conquest, 1 AC
Oldtown opens its gates and the High Septon anoints Aegon. From this day years are counted "AC" – After the Conquest.
People: Aegon I Targaryen
Oldtown in the wars
- Aegon's Conquest – Oldtown opens its gates (1 BC)
People connected with Oldtown
- Alicent Hightower House Hightower
- Samwell Tarly Night's Watch
- Aegon I Targaryen House Targaryen
Explore in 3D
Oldtown is one of 40 places on this site rebuilt as a walkable 3D scene from the descriptions in the books – with its surroundings, banners of the ruling house and lore points of interest that change with the era you choose. Open the map, pick an era on the timeline and press Walk around in 3D.
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Questions about Oldtown
Where is Oldtown?
Oldtown lies in The Reach. The oldest city in Westeros, home of the Citadel of the maesters and the beacon of the Hightower.
Who holds Oldtown during Before the Conquest (~100 BC – 2 BC)?
Manfred Hightower of House Hightower – vassal of the Gardeners.
Who holds Oldtown during Aegon's Conquest (2 BC – 1 AC)?
Manfred Hightower of House Hightower – opened the gates without a fight.
Who holds Oldtown during Dance of the Dragons (129–131 AC)?
Ormund Hightower of House Hightower – pillar of the greens; Queen Alicent was a Hightower.
Who holds Oldtown during Robert's Rebellion (282–284 AC)?
Leyton Hightower of House Hightower.
Who holds Oldtown during War of the Five Kings (298–300 AC)?
Leyton Hightower of House Hightower.
Who holds Oldtown during Present day (300 AC)?
Leyton Hightower of House Hightower – Samwell Tarly studies at the Citadel.