@abo.768: The Makkah Clock Tower (Makkah Royal Clock Tower Hotel) is a world-renowned architectural masterpiece located within the Abraj Al Bait complex in the heart of Makkah. The tower is one of the tallest buildings in the world and the tallest clock tower ever built, and it features one of the largest clocks in the world. 🏗️ Amazing Technical Information and Facts Height and Size: The tower reaches an impressive height and contains numerous floors. The World’s Largest Clock: Each side of the clock face is enormous, making it many times larger than London’s Big Ben. Clock Hands: The minute and hour hands are extremely long and each weighs several tons. They are made from advanced carbon-fiber materials. The Giant Crescent: At the top of the tower stands one of the world’s largest crescents, covered with gold-colored mosaic. Lighting System: The clock is illuminated by millions of LED lights, making it visible from many kilometers away. During special occasions and Islamic holidays, powerful laser beams are also projected for several kilometers. 🏛️ Inside the Tower Clock Tower Museum: Located on the upper floors of the tower, the museum allows visitors to learn about the history of timekeeping, lunar mansions, and astronomical phenomena using advanced telescopes. Shopping and Services: The complex contains a huge multi-level shopping center, an international food court, and prayer areas capable of accommodating thousands of worshippers, with audio connections to the Masjid al-Haram. Hotels and Residential Units: The complex contains international hotels, including the Fairmont hotel in the main tower, as well as numerous residential units and elevators. Timekeeping and Technology: The clock is connected to atomic clocks to ensure extremely accurate timekeeping and also partially relies on solar panels to generate energy. 🌍 Importance and Location Location: The tower is located very close to King Abdulaziz Gate of the Masjid al-Haram. Purpose: The project is part of the King Abdulaziz Endowment for the Two Holy Mosques, with its revenue supporting services for the Holy Mosque in Makkah. Makkah Time: The clock was designed to serve as a highly accurate time reference for Muslims and as a global timekeeping center that could serve as an alternative reference to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). #ناصر_القطامي #quran #قران

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