jan 1, 1924 - King Abdulaziz conquered Jeddah
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1924, following the official abolition of the
Caliphate in Turkey and the empty proclamation by Hussein as Caliph al-Islam, Abdulaziz launched his final attack. The city of Taif was conquered and the Makkah, which fell to the Saudis without a fight, and concentrated his troops in Jeddah. Abdulaziz finally entered the city of Jeddah
Source: UNESCO nomination document, SCTA
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Jeddah
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