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Doors of Durin

The Doors of Durin or the West-gate of Moria were built in the dark cliffs of the Silvertine and protected the entrance to the Dwarf kingdom of Khazad-dûm, later called Moria.

TheDoors of Durinor theWest-gate of Moriawere built in the dark cliffs of theSilvertineand protected the entrance to theDwarfkingdom ofKhazad-dûm, later called Moria. The doors were bordered on each side by two ancient holly trees, symbolising the border of theElvenrealm ofEregion(or Hollin in Westron).

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