Arabian peninsula
Mecca
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No, Mecca is an Islamic holy city located in the currently Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (in Asia)
Since Mecca was holy site for all Arabian faiths, it was spared from the numerous tribal conflicts between Arabs throughout the Arabian Peninsula. This allowed for Mecca to see the flourishing of commerce and international trade. The religious plurality permitted in Mecca was critical for maintaining Mecca's important position along the Arabian trade routes.
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The Mecca area of the Arabian Peninsula
Mecca was an important city for Arabs on the Arabian peninsula, before Islam because it was a worship place for them.
Saudi Arabia, which has Mecca on its west coast, on the red sea.
In modern day Saudi Arabia on the Arabian peninsula, in the cities of Mecca and Medina.
Saudi Arabia, which has Mecca on its west coast, on the red sea.
The history of the Arabian Peninsula helped shape the culture of the region when it became the cradle of Islam. The cities of Mecca and Medina hold high significance in the Islamic world. Mecca is the destination of the annual pilgrimage.
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