Uldum
Uldum is an ancient hall of stone located in the southern desert of Tanaris.
Fragments of notes unearthed from Bael Modan suggest that a great titan city lies deep within the rocky expanse of the southern desert. So far, dwarven expeditions have yet to track down the location of Uldum, but they are confident that it’s only a matter of time.[1] Uldum is a research facility for the titans in their continuing efforts to enhance the biosphere of Azeroth. Specific information regarding their work as it relates to Uldum is unknown and can only be accessed with the Plates of Uldum.[2]
Uldum was mentioned in the legends of Azeroth, but its location long remained a mystery. Brann Bronzebeard mentioned in his travelogue, Lands of Mystery, that he searched for it all over Tanaris, but could never find it. He wondered if it could just be another name for the Caverns of Time, but he didn't know for sure.[3] However, his assumption proved to be false, as Uldum is actually located on the southern edge of the desert.
It is noteable however that the dungeon release order in World of Warcraft somewhat mirrors Brann's journey to some degree, in that Brann has visited Ulduar after Uldaman, but has not yet reached Uldum.
Prospector Gunstan maintains a lonely vigil nearby on behalf of the Explorers' League.
Uldum in World of Warcraft
World of Warcraft: Cataclysm
Concept map of Uldum from Blizzcon
Uldum (said Uldoom) will be a huge zone south of Un'goro Crater and going into part of the unused Ahn'Qiraj zone. There is a rumored superweapon in the zone, as well as the Tol'vir. It is the "land of the Titans". The zone will contain two new dungeons inspired by Egypt. Brann Bronzebeard will also make a reappearance.
See also 
[47D] The Platinum Discs (Neutral) and [50] The Stone Watcher.
Old Quotes
- BLUE POST: "Uldum is an area we would love to add at some point in the future, but we currently have no announced plans to do so."
- With the use of map viewers, Uldum does not exist beyond the door which is present in the game. Unlike nearby Zul'Farrak which is fully assembled, nothing at all exists for Uldum.
Re: Secret of Uldum??? | 2008-03-10 21:37 by Drysc
- No, [Uldum] is definitely a dungeon we're keen on opening at some point. Whether that can actually happen or not, or when, hasn't had any final decisions announced. It's a location rich in Titan lore so it's of course something everyone is excited to see come to fruition.
- I find the door still interesting as something has obviously broken out. Was there something meant to be contained within Uldum, to be forgotten, that's escaped? Possibly something we don't even associate with the Titans or their creations. Maybe something we take for granted, I don't know, but I like that idea.
However in the WWI Q&A Panel it was stated that:
- Uldum is a dungeon that a lot of players want to see and it was on the list for Northrend. There's still a lot in the old world that they have plans for, but they don't want them all to be launched in one expansion.
At BlizzCon '08, the following was said:
- Uldum is still on the table, but definitely no ETA for it.
Speculation
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It is said that Uldum was one of the three ancient halls in which the earthen (the ancestors of the dwarves) were left to sleep by their titan creators.[4] Similar locations exist at Uldaman and Ulduar; additionally, a fourth location, Maraudon, is the location of Terramok, an ancient titan vault.
There is a giant hole in Uldum's door, presumably something really big escaped from Uldum (due to the way it is broken). The carvings on the pillars around Uldum hint at some sort of serpent. With the announcement that Uldum will be a zone between Un'goro Crater and Ahn'Qiraj, it is currently unknown what will happen to Uldum's door.
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