may 12, 537 - The Kaaba
Description:
631-632 CEGranite masonry, covered with silk curtain and calligraphy in gold and silver wrapped thread.
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Kaaba = cube
Holiest shrine in Islam
Corners roughly align with the cardinal points
15 m tall 10.5 m sides
Solid gold door
Kiswa = black cloth
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Date:
may 12, 537
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~ 1489 years ago