The Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition, Islamic architecture museum in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
The Two Holy Mosques Architecture Exhibition displays scale models, original building components, and artifacts that illustrate the physical design of Al-Masjid al-Haram and Al-Masjid an-Nabawi. Seven separate halls organize items chronologically, allowing visitors to understand how the mosques' structures evolved over different periods.
The museum opened in 1999 and documents how the two holiest mosques in Islam were built and rebuilt over more than 1000 years. Objects on display represent different construction phases, from early Islamic periods through modern expansions.
The exhibition shows how people have continuously adapted and rebuilt the two most sacred mosques in Islam across centuries. Visitors can see how the physical design reflects the spiritual importance of these places for believers.
The museum is located near King Abdulaziz Complex and operates Sunday through Thursday with accessible facilities for visitors with mobility needs. Plan to spend a few hours exploring the seven halls, and dress modestly as this is a religious site.
The collection includes original components such as a staircase from the Kaaba that is over 200 years old and columns dating to the 7th century. These rare remnants show the craftsmanship of earlier times and cannot be found anywhere else.
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