: The original main entrance opening into the Dimrill Dale and overlooking the Mirrormere lake.
: A legendary staircase running from the deepest dungeons to the peak of Celebdil (Silvertine), where Durin's Tower stood. ⏳ Major Historical Eras 1. The Golden Age (Years of the Trees – Second Age) Founded by Durin I after he discovered the Mirrormere. Prospered through trade with the Noldorin Elves of Eregion.
The city is a vast, multi-tiered underground metropolis spanning the width of the Misty Mountains. Khazad-dГ»m
: A narrow, ancient stone bridge spanning a bottomless chasm near the East-gate, designed as a defense against invaders.
Centuries after the War of the Ring, led the Dwarves back to Khazad-dûm. : The original main entrance opening into the
Dwarves mining deep for Mithril accidentally awoke a (a demon of the ancient world). The Balrog slew King Durin VI and his son Náin I.
: This priceless metal was light as a feather but harder than tempered steel, and Moria was its only known source in Middle-earth. The Golden Age (Years of the Trees –
The surviving Dwarves fled, and the city became known as ("The Black Chasm") as Orcs and evil creatures moved in. 3. The Quest of the Fellowship (January 3019)