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Location
A ridge running along the eastern side of Ephel Dúath on Mordor's western border
Passes
The road from the Morgul Pass and Cirith Ungol led down to the Morgai and on eastward through a break in the ridge
Pronunciation
mo'rgai (ai is pronounced as English 'eye')
Meaning
'Black fence'

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Morgai

The inner fence of Mordor

Map of the Morgai

A long valley and ridge in the eastern Ephel Dúath, called the 'inner fence' of Mordor.


See also...

Mountains of Shadow

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