Makkah Royal Clock Tower Replica

Saudi Arabia c. 2013

The Makkah Royal Clock Tower is the tallest tower in Saudi Arabia and overlooks the historic city center of Mecca. The tower is adjacent to the Grand Mosque and houses a hotel. During a November 2013 trip to Saudi Arabia, Secretary of State John Kerry met with King Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud and Foreign Minister Saud al-Faisal. They discussed topics of mutual concern in the region. Publicly, they emphasized the importance of the bilateral relationship and the enduring partnership between the two countries.

  • Source/Credit: Gift of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Abdullah bin Abd al-Aziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
  • Catalog Number: 2017.0001.29
  • Created: c. 2013
  • Acquired: 2017

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