Mecca Gate
| Location | Jeddah-Mecca Highway |
|---|---|
| Designer | Dia Aziz Dia (Saudi Artist) |
Mecca Gate, (also known as Quran Gate) is a landmark on the Makkah Mukkarram road of the Jeddah-Makkah Highway. It is the entrance to Makkah and the birthplace of Muhammad. The gate signifies the boundary of the haram area of the city of Makkah, where non-Muslims are prohibited to enter. The structure is that of a book, representing the Qur'an, sitting on a rehal, or book stand.
References
1. http://elabdarchitecture.com/resume.htm 2. http://makkahnewspaper.com/article/104687/Makkah/ضياء-عزيز-ضياء-مصمم-بوابة-مكة-المحتفي-بالضوء-وألعاب-الطفولة
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