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Dates
Associated with Khazad-dûm from the First Age; known as the Mountains of Moria after the desertion of the Dwarves in III 1981
Location
In the southern Misty Mountains, between the old land of Eregion to the west and the realm of Lórien to the east
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The Sirannon flowed westward out of these Mountains, while the Silverlode flowed eastward out of the lake known as the Mirrormere
Important peaks
Barazinbar, Bundushathur, Zirakzigil (Elvish Caradhras, Fanuidhol, Celebdil; Mannish Redhorn, Cloudyhead, Silvertine)
Passes
The Redhorn Pass leading to the Dimrill Stair
Pronunciation
Moria is pronounced 'mo'ria'
Meaning
Moria means 'Black Chasm'
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Mountains of MoriaThe three peaks above old Khazad-dûm![]() The three mountains, Celebdil, Caradhras and Fanuidhol, beneath which Khazad-dûm was delved by the Dwarves. The main body of their city, which was later called Moria, seems to have been beneath Celebdil, which they called Zirakzigil, and which was crowned by Durin's Tower. See also...Balrogs, Baraz, Barazinbar, Black Pit, Book of Mazarbul, Bundushathûr, Cloudyhead, Dark Days, Durin’s Stone, Durin’s Tower, Dwarf-cities, Elves of Lórinand, Endless Stair, First Deep, Gollum, [See the full list...] Indexes: About this entry:
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