Dates

Made during the reign of Durin III, at some point between II 750 and II 1697

Location

The western entrance to Khazad-dûm

Origins

Designed by Celebrimbor and created by Narvi

Race

Division

Longbeards (Durin's Folk)

Culture

Dwarves of Khazad-dûm

Family

Settlements

Source

The Sirannon rose near the West-gate

Important peaks

Zirakzigil (Celebdil) rose above the gate

Pronunciation

Moria is pronounced 'mo'ria'

Meaning

Moria means 'Black Chasm'

Other names

Doors of Durin, Elven Door, Gates of Moria, Hollin Gate, West-door

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West-gate of Moria

The Doors of Durin

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Map of the West-gate of Moria

The western entrance of old Khazad-dûm, used by the Dwarves in their trade with the Elves of Eregion during the Second Age.

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