The Morannon (Black Gates) were built by the men of Gondor after the defeat of Sauron in the Last Alliance, along with Minas Ithil & the Tower of Cirith Ungol, as defenses against evil reinhabiting Mordor. It was abandoned, along with all other defenses, when Gondor's strength waned, and the servants of Sauron occupied all.
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