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MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH
Popular Historical Places
Makkah Al-Mukarramah, the Islamic
landmark in the western region of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, contains the most
sacred places of Muslims - the Holy Mosque, the Kaabah and other ritual places.
Makkah region consists of several Governorates such as Jiddah, At-Taif, Al-Qunfidhah,
Al-Leith, Rabigh, Al-Jamoom, Khulais, Al-Kamil, Al-khurmah, Ranya and Turabah.
In addition to the Holy Kaabah and other sacred places, numerous monuments and
historical landmarks of early Islamic era in the Makkah area records the
struggle of the prophet Mohammad and his faithful companions during the period
surrounding the birth of Islam.
The important historic and archaeological sites in the Makkah area as follows:
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