This Is What Mecca Will Look Like! The Kaaba Will Be Surrounded by Malls and Skyscrapers
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has announced the King Salman Gate project to be built in Mecca. Photos of the project reveal that the surroundings of the Kaaba will be encircled by luxury hotels, shopping centers, and skyscrapers. If the project comes to fruition, the area around the Kaaba will be transformed into a massive construction site of 12 million square meters. However, this project of Saudi Arabia has also sparked controversy. Many people have described the project as a 'dagger to the heart of the Kaaba'.
What is the King Salman Gate Project?
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announced the launch of the King Salman Gate project in Mecca. The project will be located adjacent to the Masjid al-Haram and will host a colossal construction area of 12 million square meters.
With this project, Saudi Arabia aims to transform Mecca and its central region into a modern city. The plan is to establish a global reference point in the urban cityscape with the project, making access to the Masjid al-Haram easier and improving the quality of services provided.
If the project comes to fruition, this is how Mecca will look.
The project is expected to provide residential, accommodation, commercial, and cultural experiences, boasting approximately 900 thousand worship spaces in both indoor and outdoor areas. There are plans to restore an area of 19 thousand square meters. Images revealing how Mecca will look upon the project's completion have also been released. The photos depict the surroundings of the Kaaba encircled by luxurious structures.
The project sparked reactions.
Saudi Arabia's modernization project surrounding the Grand Mosque has sparked controversy. Many people argue that this is akin to driving a dagger into the sacred lands, asserting that it will obliterate the natural essence of Mecca.
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