The ongoing transformation of Mecca and Medina is a deeply contested issue. As Islam’s holiest sites, their spiritual significance implies a certain propriety of urban form prescribed by their history ...

Much talk is being made these days about the preservation of the archaeology and antiquities of Makkah as a measure to maintain its history. The loss of the history of Makkah is tantamount to the loss ...

In July 1987, the annual Hajj pilgrimage turned into one of the bloodiest flashpoints in the history of Islam's holiest cities. A protest march by Iranian pilgrims in Mecca ended in clashes with Saudi ...

The historical and cultural sites of Makkah bear witness to the city’s rich history, encompassing places associated with events from the life of the Prophet and Islamic history, as well as roads, ...

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities is currently developing a museum for Makkah history at Maabida Palace, said Prince Sultan bin Salman, president of SCTA yesterday. “We are also ...

Mecca, the holiest site of Islam, became a target in the ongoing geopolitical struggle between Iran and the Houthis, and Saudi Arabia and other US-allies in the region. The alleged attack on Mecca ...

pdf, 6.32 MB png, 99.49 KB png, 320.06 KB png, 224.59 KB Explore the Kaaba with this printable Landmark Research Project designed to help students learn about one of the world’s most significant ...