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Ajyad Fortress (destroyed by Wahhabis)

An Ottoman era castle which stood on a hill overlooking Masjid al-Haram. It was demolished in 2002 by the Saudi government to make way for the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower

Mecca Sharif, Saudi Arabia

Coordinates: 21.418889, 39.826389

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Multazam

Area between Hajar al-Aswad and the door of the Kaaba, Multazam is about two metres wide and is a place where, according to the traditions, supplications are accepted

Kabah Stairway

A wooden staircase which is used to enter the Holy shrine situated at the heart of the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca sharif

Mount Safa & Marwah

Safa and Marwa are among the Symbols of Allah where Muslims perform Sa'ee ritual during pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah

Door of Ka’bah

Located on the eastern side of Kaaba, The Door was at ground level but was raised when the Quraysh rebuilt the Ka’bah

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