The Bridge Of Khazad -

The bridge's primary claim to fame is the , between Gandalf the Grey and the Balrog known as Durin's Bane.

: A slender, 50-foot-long curving "spring of stone". The Bridge Of Khazad

: Its narrow width—forced crossing in single file —and lack of railings or curbs made it a formidable bottleneck against any enemy who managed to breach the outer halls. The bridge's primary claim to fame is the

: To defeat the Balrog, Gandalf used his staff to shatter the bridge. As the Balrog fell into the chasm, its whip ensnared Gandalf’s knee, pulling the wizard down into the abyss. Cultural Impact & Modern Media its whip ensnared Gandalf’s knee

: Gandalf faced the demon alone to allow the Fellowship to escape, famously declaring, "You cannot pass!" .