Historical Construction & Reconstruction
According to Islamic tradition, the Kaaba was built several times. The first structural foundations were raised by Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismail. In the pre-Islamic era, the Quraysh rebuilt it, a process in which Prophet Muhammad ﷺ famously resolved a dispute regarding the placement of the Black Stone.
Throughout subsequent eras, expansions and restorations were carried out by Abdullah bin al-Zubayr, Hajjaj bin Yusuf, the Ottoman sultans, and in modern times, the extensive renovation phases managed by the Saudi government.
Dimensions & Architecture
The Kaaba is a near-cubical masonry structure made of granite quarry stones from the Makkah hills. It stands approximately 13.1 meters (43 feet) high, with sides measuring 11.03 meters by 12.86 meters.
The Rukn al-Aswad (Black Stone Corner): Located in the eastern corner, where the Tawaf circumambulation begins and ends.
The Multazam: The space between the Kaaba door and the Black Stone, widely regarded as a key place for personal supplications (Dua).
Hateem (Hijr Ismail): The semi-circular low wall adjacent to the northwest wall of the Kaaba, considered part of the interior of the Kaaba.
Modern Preservation and Restorations
In 2026, state-of-the-art conservation techniques are utilized to clean and restore the structure. The Kiswa is manufactured locally in Makkah with premium imported raw silk, custom gold embroidery, and precise automated looms.
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