The History of Moria (Khazad-dûm) | Tolkien Explained

Khazad-dûm, or Moria, was the greatest dwarf kingdom in the history of Middle-earth. Today, we cover it’s entire history, from its founding by Durin I, to its reclamation by King Durin VII - long after the Return of the King. It’s doors were made by the greatest craftsmen of the Second Age - the dwarf Narvi and the elf lord Celebrimbor. It would rise to incredible heights until the awakening of the Balrog of Morgoth, Durin’s Bane. Be sure to visit Lord of Maps to see their holiday specials, and use the code NERDOFMAPS at to save 15% on your order! Hit subscribe - and the bell! Nerd of the Rings on PATREON: -------------- All content falls under fair use: any copying of copyrighted material done for a limited and “transformative” purpose, such as to comment upon, criticize, or parody a copyrighted work. Such uses can be done without permission from the copyright owner. If your artwork appears and you are not listed here, please let me know! I want to make sure all artists are credited for their amazing work. To purchase artist work, check out these amazing artists! Jenny Dolfen - Turner Mohan - Ted Nasmith - Jerry Vanderstelt - Anato Finnstark - The Eastern Arches - Alan Lee Mines of MOria - JC Barquet Erebor - David Metzger Durin I Discovers the Three Peaks - Ted Nasmith Durin at Mirrormere - Matej Cadil Durin - Andy Walker Durin - Igor Baptista The Mirrormere - Azrabella Mirrormere - Joona Kujanen Moria - Christian de los Santos Dwarf King - Artigas The Eastgate - Cristi The Bridge of Khazad-dum - Paul Monteagle They have taken the Bridge - Joona Kujanen Moria - Pavasara Dvesma Across Middle-earth: Khazad-dum - Ralph Damiani Lord of the Rings: Moria - Atomhawk Moria - Serkugurlar Beleriand Map - Lamaarcana Moria Map - LOTRO Zirak-zigil - Lida Holubova Dwarf Smith - Denman Rooke The Fellowship Approaches Moria - Ted Nasmith Acrpss Middle-earth: Hollin Gate - Ralph Damiani Narvi and Celebrimbor - Irsanna Celebrimbor and Narvi - Auta i Iome The West-gate of Moria - Alan Lee The Walls of Moria - Alberto Trujillo Celebrimbor and Narvi - Dakkun39 Expensive - Lida Holubova Doors of Durin - JRR Tolkien Walls of Moria - Donato Giancola Durin’s Gate - Ann Jean The West-door of Moria - Darrell Sweet Sauron - Spartank42 Door of Durin - Alan Lee Moria Gate - John Howe Annatar - Alais Moria - Ilya Nazarov Gundabad - Ilya Nazarov Orcs at Gundabad - Ilya Nazarov Battle of the Last Alliance - Entar0178 Durin - Turner Mohan Moria - Jeanne Shubina Durin’s Bane - Crocorax Mines of Moria part 1 - MoonDoodles Mines of Moria part 2 - MoonDoodles Khazad-dum Bridge - Fadly Romdhani Azog and Nar - Steamey The Heir of Durin - Turner Mohan The Last Stand - Ncorva Battle of Five Armies, Warriors of Dain - Tulikoura Moria Battle - WETA Moria Battle - WETA Vengeance - Steamey Moria Gates Battle - WETA Moria - Cristian Otazu On the Way to Dwarven City - Crocorax The Battle of the Five Armies - Ozakuya Battle of Five Armies - Justin Gerard Battle for Moria - Tulikoura Upper armories of the Deep - Joona Kujanen Balin, Lord of Moria - Joona Kujanen Kheled-zaram - Lida Holubova Kheled-zaram - Lida Holubova The Death of Balin - David Gaillet In the Chamber of Mazarbul - Tulikoura Chamber of Mazarbul - Alan Lee The Watcher in the Water - Joona Kujanen Last Moments - Joona Kujanen Mines of Moria - Gellihana Art The Eastern Arches - Alan Lee Moria Great Hall - Sketcher Well in Moria - Tim Kirk Moria - tulikoura Mines of Moria - Paul Dainton Balin’s Tomb - Anke Eissmann Drums in the Deep - Balin’s Tomb - Allrich Art Moria - Adam Breen Balrog and Gandalf - Artem Demura Gandalf and the Balrog - Evolvana Durin’s Stone - Matej Cadil The Mirrormere - Tim Kirk Crossing Nimrodel - Anke Eissmann Zirak-zigil - John Howe Gandalf and the Balrog Upon Celebdil - Ted Nasmith Journey in the Dark - JC Barquet Gimli - Jay Johnstone Durin VI - Narog Art Durin the Deathless - Frerin Hagsolb Tuor Reaches the Hidden City of Gondolin - Ted Nasmith Dwarf King of the Mountain - Grenias Saloes de Moria - Giuliano G Alves Moria - Anmazol Dwarf Mine - Jakob Hansson Dwarven Mine - Crocorax The Eastgate - Cristi B Moria Throne Room - MoonDoodles At the Cracks of Doom - Ted Nasmith Gandalf and the Balrog - Samuel Fonseca The Shadow of Sauron - Ted Nasmith Durin the Deathless - David DelaGardelle #moria #tolkien #lordoftherings