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In this insightful book, Ziauddin Sardar unravels the meaning and significance of Mecca. Tracing its history, from its origins as a "barren valley" in the desert to its evolution as a trading town and sudden emergence as the religious center of a world empire, Sardar examines the religious struggles and rebellions in Mecca that have significantly shaped Muslim culture.

For millennia mankind has worshipped stones, from Mecca to megaliths we have held them aloft as sacred objects and gifts from the gods. The worship of sacred stones constitutes the most ancient form of religion. From the origin of ritualized worship in Sumeria and Egypt to Secret Societies such as the Knights Templar and the Illuminati, ancient stones have been idolized and used in secret and magical ceremonies unknown to the outside world. But why?