: 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-dГ»m
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
Gandalf the Grey battled the Balrog on the Bridge of Khazad-dûm, leading to the destruction of the bridge and the fall of both combatants. 4. The Fourth Age (Reclamation) The Fellowship of the Ring was forced to
Shut its gates to the outside world during the War of the Elves and Sauron to protect its citizens. 2. The Fall and Abandonment (Third Age 1980–1981)