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Uploaded: 05 Aug 2018 (8 years ago) · Shared: 17 Aug 2019
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Uploaded: 05 Aug 2018 (8 years ago) · Shared: 17 Aug 2019
Duration: 10:04
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Explore the architectural transformation of Mecca in this thought-provoking video, 'Saudi Arabia: Where Tall Buildings Overwhelm Mecca's Kabah - Journeyman'. Delve into the juxtaposition of modern skyscrapers and the sacred Kaaba, the heart of Islam. This journey offers a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of this holy city, raising important questions about preservation and progress. Discover how the skyline’s modernity impacts the spiritual experience of pilgrims and the city’s historical significance. This video is a must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, urban development, and cultural heritage, providing valuable insights for followers of Islam, Christianity, and Judaism alike.
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Who are Journeyman Pictures?Journeyman Pictures have independently distributed the world's most provocative, incisive factual TV. Working with the top players in the industry, our award-winning stories put us at the spearhead of the factual agenda. We're your independent source for the world's most powerful films, exploring the burning issues of today.
What is Saudi Arabia?Saudi Arabia, officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is a country in Western Asia constituting the bulk of the Arabian Peninsula. With a land area of approximately 2,150,000 km2 (830,000 sq mi), Saudi Arabia is geographically the largest sovereign state in the Middle East, the 2nd largest in the Arab world (after Algeria), the 5th largest in Asia, and the 12th largest in the world. Saudi Arabia is bordered by Jordan and Iraq to the north, Kuwait to the northeast, Qatar, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates to the east, Oman to the southeast and Yemen to the south; most of its terrain consists of arid desert, lowland and mountains. As of October 2018, the Saudi economy was the largest in the Middle East and the 18th largest in the world. Saudi Arabia also enjoys one of the world's youngest populations; 50% of its 33.4 million people are under 25 years old.
What is Kabah?The Black Stone (al-Hajaru al-Aswad, "Black Stone") is a rock set into the eastern corner of the Kaaba, the ancient building located in the center of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is revered by Muslims as an Islamic relic which, according to Muslim tradition, dates back to the time of Adam and Eve. The stone was venerated at the Kaaba in pre-Islamic pagan times. According to Islamic tradition, it was set intact into the Kaaba's wall by the prophet Muhammad in 605 CE, five years before his first revelation. Since then it has been broken into fragments and is now cemented into a silver frame in the side of the Kaaba. Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as a part of the tawaf ritual during the hajj and many try to stop and kiss the Black Stone, emulating the kiss that Islamic tradition records that it received from Muhammad. Muslims do not worship the Black Stone.
Where is Mecca?Mecca, or Makkah is a city in the Hejazi region of the Arabian Peninsula, and the plain of Tihamah in Saudi Arabia. It is also the capital and administrative headquarters of the Makkah Region. The city is located 70 km (43 mi) inland from Jeddah in a narrow valley at a height of 277 m (909 ft) above sea level, and 340 kilometres (210 mi) south of Medina. Its resident population in 2012 was roughly 2 million,
