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The Kaaba (literally: The Cube) is the Islamic and Arab worlds' best known and most revered architectural landmark. For centuries, it dominated Mecca with its simple monumentality. Today, it is being overwhelmed by commercial developers, as other heritage sites are systematically erased. More.



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