Medina: Islam’s Second City
Medina is the second holiest city in Islam, and where the Prophet Muhammad is buried. Here are some of its key attractions
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Mecca: Islam’s Holiest City
Mecca is the holiest city in Islam, home to the Kaaba and the site of the annual Hajj pilgrimage which attracts millions each year.
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Nader Shah: Persia’s Napoleon
Nader Shah Afshar was the founder of the Afsharid dynasty of Iran and one of the most powerful rulers in Iranian history, ruling as Shah of Iran from 1736 to 1747, when he was assassinated during a rebellion.
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The Koh-i-Noor Diamond
Koh-i-Noor in Persian means Mountain of Light and it remains one of the largest cut diamonds in the world, weighing more than 105 carats
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Alexander the Great
Alexander the Great was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon, located in northern Greece and adjacent countries.
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