jan 1, 1830 - British & French consulates established
Description:
Because of the involvement of colonial powers in the organization of the pilgrimage, British and French consuls, who were established in Jeddah since the 1830s for political and commercial intelligence, became more and moreconcerned by pilgrimage matters
Source: UNESCO nomination document, SCTA
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1830
Now
~ 195 years ago