@muslimslifenet: This is one of the earliest known photographs of the Kaaba and the city of Makkah, captured in 1880 by Egyptian officer, engineer and photographer Muhammad Sadiq Bey. He was among the first people to photograph the Two Holy Mosques, preserving a rare visual record of Makkah before its modern expansion. His pioneering work later earned him a gold medal at the 1881 Venice Geographical Exhibition. A remarkable glimpse into the history of Islam’s holiest city. The first variation was edited to make it hi-res #Kaaba #Makkah #IslamicHistory #MasjidAlHaram #MuslimsLifeNet