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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)

622 CE

Second holiest mosque in Islam, built by Prophet Muhammad in Medina and containing his tomb, expanded to hold over one million…

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Al-Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque)

622 CE – still standing

Second holiest mosque in Islam, built by Prophet Muhammad in Medina and containing his tomb, expanded to hold over one million worshippers

Standing in 622 CE

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