Mecca

Mecca is referred to as Umm al-Qurā in the Quran, meaning 'Mother of all Settlements.'

In 2010, a Saadanius fossil discovered near Mecca was linked to primate evolution.

The Ka'bah is believed by some to have been built by angels, while others attribute its construction to Adam.

The Black Stone, set in the eastern corner of the Ka'bah, was originally a white stone that turned black due to the sins of man.

Mecca will experience a total solar eclipse on 2 August 2027, lasting 5 minutes and 8 seconds.