The Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture continues to enrich the visitor experience by showcasing rare historical artifacts that reflect the development of services at the Grand Mosque over the past decades. Among these is a wooden platform fixed on a marble base, once positioned next to the Black Stone, where a soldier would stand to organize the movement of pilgrims performing Tawaf around the Holy Kaaba.
The artifact highlights early crowd-management practices at the Grand Mosque before the introduction of modern systems and technologies used today.
The exhibition explains the historical significance of the piece, showing how it contributed to facilitating the movement of pilgrims and Umrah performers in highly crowded areas.
This display aligns with the exhibition’s mission to document the history of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, highlighting their architectural and service development through artifacts, photographs, and historical documents that reflect ongoing efforts to serve pilgrims and visitors.
Source: Riyadh Daily