jan 1, 631 - The Kaaba

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Granite 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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