: 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.

The Fellowship of the Ring was forced to travel through Moria after being turned back by snow at the Pass of Caradhras.

: This priceless metal was light as a feather but harder than tempered steel, and Moria was its only known source in Middle-earth.

(also known as Moria) is the greatest and most famous of the ancestral underground kingdoms of the Dwarves in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium. 🏔️ Overview

They successfully reclaimed their ancestral home and restored it to its former glory. 💡 Quick Facts for Lore Enthusiasts