Two of the most memorable scenes in the trilogy unfold here: Sam and Gollum's heated debate about cooking rabbits ("What's taters, precious?"), showcasing their contrasting personalities, and the dramatic moment when the hobbits witness the Southron army's war-elephants marching to war. The natural amphitheater of the river delta, enhanced with scaffolding for camera positions, provides the perfect vantage point for these pivotal character and plot developments.