Gates of moria

The Doors of Durin or West-gate were built in the dark cliffs of the Silvertine mountain and protected the entrance to what became the Orc-hold of Moria, once the Dwarf kingdom of Khazad-dûm. The doors were bordered on each side by two ancient holly trees, symbolising the border of the Elven realm of Eregion or Hollin. The doors were notable for being inlaid with ithildin, which only reflected starlight or moonlight. Until the Second Age, the primary entrance to Khazad-dûm had been the…

Durin's Door to Moria.. without the text at the bottom methinks..

Gates of moria painting art. Oil on canvas.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien

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Description I've made this yesterday night (Muahahaha... I'm tired) and it'll be a present for a friend of mine. Those who don't know what the f... is this, they are the west gates of Moria, the city where was the balrog and Gandalf said: "You shall not pass!!", you know, in "The Lord of the Rings: the Fellowship of the Ring" I hope you like it, have a nice day and forgive my english. ^^