Marble Plaque at Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition Documents Grand Mosque Portico Work from More than Three Centuries Ago

   Makkah, September 30, 2026, SPA -- The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah houses rare historical artifacts documenting the evolution and maintenance of the Grand Mosque’s architecture throughout the ages. Among them is a marble plaque dating back to 1073 AH (1662), associated with construction work carried out in the Grand Mosque’s porticoes and serving as tangible evidence of the site’s architectural history.
   The plaque draws visitors’ attention for its documentary value, exemplifying the materials used by the exhibition to highlight architectural works and modifications undertaken at the Grand Mosque across different historical periods. It also sheds light on documentation methods associated with the construction and maintenance of facilities linked to the Grand Mosque.
   The plaque is displayed alongside a collection of historical artifacts housed by the exhibition, including architectural elements, inscriptions, manuscripts, items associated with the Holy Kaaba and the Two Holy Mosques, as well as historical photographs and models illustrating stages of urban and architectural development.
   The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture is a prominent cultural and historical destination in Makkah. It offers an educational journey tracing the architectural evolution of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah across the ages, linking original artifacts to the historical contexts in which they originated. Located in the Umm Al-Joud district and spanning approximately 1,200 square meters, the exhibition is designed to harmonize with the distinctive Islamic architectural style of the Grand Mosque.
   The significance of these artifacts extends beyond their display as historical objects, as they contribute to understanding the architectural transformations of the Two Holy Mosques. They highlight information preserved in inscriptions and architectural elements that helps document the history of the two sites, reinforcing the exhibition’s cultural role as a window into the history of Islamic architecture at the Two Holy Mosques.
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