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 narrow, ancient stone bridge spanning a bottomless chasm near the East-gate, designed as a defense against invaders. Khazad-dГ»m
: A repository of dwarven history where the Fellowship found the tomb of Balin and the Book of Mazarbul. Khazad-dûm was founded in the remote past by
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) Khazad-dГ»m