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Historic Jeddah, the Gate to Makkah
Historic Jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea.
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The Story
Historic Jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. From the 7th century AD it was established as a major port for Indian Ocean trade routes, channelling goods to Mecca. It was also the gateway for Muslim pilgrims to Mecca who arrived by sea.
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