Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
World Heritage
Saudi Arabia
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Historic Jeddah is located on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. Since the 7th century AD, it has been a major port on the Indian Ocean trade routes, bringing goods to Mecca. It is also the gateway for Muslim pilgrims arriving at Mecca by sea. These two roles have enabled the city to develop into a thriving multicultural centre, characterised by a unique architectural tradition, including tower houses built in the late 19th century by the city's commercial elite, and combining the Red Sea coastal coral building tradition with influences and craftsmanship along the trade routes.
# Mecca
# Indian Ocean Trade
# Muslim pilgrimage
# Multiculturalism
# Architectural Traditions
# Tower House
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