Mecca
Emerson H.
Location
Description
History
The history of Mecca may also-according to Islamic tradition-goes back to Abraham, who built the Ka'ba with Ishmael in around 2000 BCE. The prophet Muhammad also was born within the city and had his first revelations from god, or rather god through Gabriel, in a cave about 2 miles from Mecca. This shows why Mecca is considered holy.
Who is it sacred to?
Pilgrimage
Ka'ba
Works Cited
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