Mecca Gate, Monument at Jeddah-Makkah Highway, Saudi Arabia
The Mecca Gate extends 152 meters in length with a height of 31 meters and width of 48 meters on the main road to Mecca.
The reinforced concrete structure was constructed in 1979 to mark the entrance into the holy city for millions of pilgrims traveling from Jeddah.
The entrance structure represents the beginning of spiritual journeys for Muslim travelers who pass through on their way to perform Hajj or Umrah.
The gate stands at coordinates 21.362361 latitude and 39.666722 longitude, serving as a reference point for travelers between Jeddah and Mecca.
The monument features architectural elements that combine modern construction methods with traditional Islamic design principles in its concrete framework.
Location: Mecca Province
Inception: 1979
Height: 31 m
Length: 152 m
Width: 48 m
Made from material: reinforced concrete
Website: http://bawabat-makkah.com
GPS coordinates: 21.36236,39.66672
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:29
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