The surroundings of the Kaaba were notably cleaner during the Ottoman era compared to the present day….

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The surroundings of the Kaaba were notably cleaner during the Ottoman era compared to the present day.

The area now has become crowded and cluttered with buildings, hotels, and other structures. This has unfortunately taken away from the natural beauty and serenity of the holy site

The Kaaba, photographed in the 1880s by an Ottoman court photographer.

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