: Built during the Second Age to facilitate trade with the Elves of Eregion. It is famous for its Elven-made doors visible only by moonlight and opening to the password "Mellon" (friend).
: A narrow, ancient stone bridge spanning a bottomless chasm near the East-gate, designed as a defense against invaders.
Khazad-dûm was founded in the remote past by beneath the Misty Mountains. For thousands of years, it served as the thriving capital of the Longbeards (Durin's Folk) and the wealthiest city in Middle-earth, primarily due to its exclusive access to Mithril (True-silver). 🗺️ Key Geographical Areas Khazad-dГ»m
They successfully reclaimed their ancestral home and restored it to its former glory. 💡 Quick Facts for Lore Enthusiasts
The Fellowship of the Ring was forced to travel through Moria after being turned back by snow at the Pass of Caradhras. : Built during the Second Age to facilitate
: A massive, multi-pillared chamber located in the Seventh Level of the city, serving as a major intersection.
(also known as Moria) is the greatest and most famous of the ancestral underground kingdoms of the Dwarves in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. 🏔️ Overview Khazad-dûm was founded in the remote past by
Centuries after the War of the Ring, led the Dwarves back to Khazad-dûm.