Rare Marble Tiles from Mecca Grand Mosque Exhibit Centuries-Old Skill

IQNA – Six original marble tiles from the 19th century—once embedded in the Grand Mosque’s halls—are being shown at a museum in Mecca for their stunning artistry.

These marble tiles, which date back to 1881 CE (1299 AH), feature elegant Arabic calligraphy and exceptional craftsmanship.

Their inscriptions bear the names of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, and four of the Prophet’s companions.

The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture is displaying the tiles alongside other historical artifacts from Islam’s two holiest sites.

These artifacts once adorned the corridors of the Holy Mosque in Mecca and have since been carefully preserved as part of efforts to maintain the integrity of historic items.

The exhibition has been visited by researchers and others interested in the history of Islamic architecture.

Other data-x-items on display include rare original collections of manuscripts and architectural elements from the history of the two holy mosques.

The 1,200 sq. meter exhibition takes visitors through the various stages of development, from the era of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through successive Islamic periods to the modern Saudi era.

It shows how various reconstruction and expansion projects have made accommodations for the growing number of pilgrims and Umrah performers over the years, which exceeded 1.7 million during the peak Hajj season this year.

The preservation of the tiles shows the efforts to preserve the historical heritage of Islam and make it available to successive generations through exhibitions and dedicated visitor areas.

Source: Arab News