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Dates
Built at the same time as Khazad-dûm, during the First Age1
Location
At the head of the valley of Nanduhirion
Origins
Created by Durin the Deathless and the builders of Khazad-dûm
Race
Division
Culture
Family
Settlements
Khazad-dûm, later called Moria
Pronunciation
Moria is pronounced 'mo'ria'
Meaning
Moria means the 'Black Chasm'
Other names
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East-gate of MoriaThe eastern entrance to old Khazad-dûm![]() The eastern entrance to the ancient Dwarf-kingdom of Khazad-dûm, standing at the head of the valley of Nanduhirion (Azanulbizar in the Dwarvish tongue). Notes
See also...Aragorn Elessar, Balin, Battle of Nanduhirion, Battle of the Mines of Moria, Book of Mazarbul, Bridge of Khazad-dûm, Burned Dwarves, First Deep, First Hall, Flói, Frár, Fundin, Gates of Moria, Gollum, Great Gates, [See the full list...] Indexes: About this entry:
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