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Tag: Baab Makkah Jeddah Gate

Middle East

Baab Makkah Jeddah Gate, Saudi Arabia

28th Feb 2025 Frog on the borderLeave a comment

This beautiful site stands tall at the start of the road leading to the holiest city for Muslims, Makkah. Baab Makkah has witnessed hundreds of millions of pilgrims journey to Muhammed's hometown. This is a three-arched gateway with a large turret on each side, providing support and entrance from Jeddah to Makkah. It serves as… Continue reading Baab Makkah Jeddah Gate, Saudi Arabia

I am the voice behind Frog on the Border, a travel journal dedicated to exploring the world’s most complex and fascinating corners. My work goes beyond surface-level sightseeing, diving deep into the "red tape," historical weight, and geological wonders of the places he visits. From the tectonic rifts of Djibouti to the secretive streets of North Korea, I seeks to understand the world by navigating its physical and psychological borders.

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