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Saudi Arabia - Aerial View of the City of Mecca
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Saudi Arabia - Aerial View of the City of Mecca
Saudi Arabia - Aerial View of the City of Mecca Date: circa 1980
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1980 Arabia Arabian Blocks Eighties Mecca Saudi Sprawl
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This aerial photograph, taken circa 1980, offers a breathtaking birds-eye view of the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Nestled in the heart of the Arabian Peninsula, Mecca is the most sacred city in Islam and is home to the Grand Mosque, the holiest site in the religion. The city's iconic architecture, including the towering minarets and the sprawling mosque complex, can be seen in this image, surrounded by the undulating terrain of the Mecca Valley and the rugged Hejaz Mountains in the background. The photograph provides a unique perspective of the urban development that had taken place in Mecca during the 1980s. The city's growth is evident in the expansive blocks of buildings, which seem to stretch out in all directions. The image also reveals the intricate network of roads and pathways that crisscross the city, connecting the various quarters and neighborhoods. As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Mecca has a rich and complex history. This photograph offers a glimpse into the city's past, as well as a window into its present. It serves as a reminder of the significance of Mecca as a place of pilgrimage and as a symbol of the deep spiritual connection that millions of Muslims share across the globe.
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