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Khazad-dûm was founded in the remote past by beneath the Misty Mountains. For thousands of years, it served as the thriving capital of the Longbeards (Durin's Folk) and the wealthiest city in Middle-earth, primarily due to its exclusive access to Mithril (True-silver). 🗺️ Key Geographical Areas

: A repository of dwarven history where the Fellowship found the tomb of Balin and the Book of Mazarbul. Khazad-dГ»m

: A narrow, ancient stone bridge spanning a bottomless chasm near the East-gate, designed as a defense against invaders. Khazad-dûm was founded in the remote past by

: A massive, multi-pillared chamber located in the Seventh Level of the city, serving as a major intersection. : A narrow, ancient stone bridge spanning a

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)

: The original main entrance opening into the Dimrill Dale and overlooking the Mirrormere lake.

The surviving Dwarves fled, and the city became known as ("The Black Chasm") as Orcs and evil creatures moved in. 3. The Quest of the Fellowship (January 3019)