Timmeh
Mecca was never the capital of any of the Caliphates, but leaders did take steps to preserve the city and its heritage.
Mecca
Mecca in medieval times
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jwalsh
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For centuries the Hashemite Sharifs of Mecca ruled the city. It was a city devoted to study and prayer, with little political influence.