Mecca is referenced in the Old Testament, and the earliest mention was made by Greek historian Diodorus Siculus as early as 60 BCE.
In A.D. 630.
Prophet Muhammad went on a conquest to mecca!
Muhammad conquered the city of Mecca in 630 AD. Today, Mecca is the third largest city in Saudi Arabia with a population of 1.5 milloion. It is considered the holiest city in Islam. -- Contributed by Ray Kovach, Chicago, IL
It was the eighth year of the Hijra. In Gregorian reckoning, it was in January 630.
It was the 8th year of Hijra when the Muslims conquered Mecca under the leadership of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad SAW.
Muslims entered Mecca under the leadership of the prophet Muhammad PBUH in 8 hijrea " i.e after 8 years of the muslims' migration from Mecca to Al-Madina ", this year is corresponding to 630 AD.
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Muhammad and the Muslim Army soundly defeated the Meccan Army led by Abu Sufyan in 630 C.E. outside of the city limits of Mecca. After this victory, Muhammad and the Muslims marched triumphant into the streets of Mecca and proclaimed control of the city with no further opposition.
Battle of Hunayn happened in 630.
King Ardashir of Persia died The Prohet Muhammad captures Mecca The True Cross is restored to Jarusalem by Heraclius
Battle of Cefn Digoll happened in 630.