Akhbar Makkah
Akhbār Makkah wa-mā jāʼa fīhā min al-Āthār also simplified to just Akhbār Makkah, is a book written by the 9th-century Muslim scholar Al-Azraqi. The book chronicles the history of the city of Mecca from ancient to more contemporary times.
Contents
Akhbar Makkah describes the history of the city of Mecca, from way back to the times of pre-Islamic Arabia until the Umayyad and early Abbasid periods, as well as a glimpse at life in Mecca in the 9th century. It provides detailed information regarding the construction and history of the Kaaba as well as the Masjid al-Haram and other historical places in the city. Aside from landmarks and various sights in the city, the author also describes the rituals associated with holy places; both pre-Islamic and Islamic rituals.Editions
The original manuscripts in Arabicis stored in the Leiden University Library. The manuscripts have been published into a modern book, of which there are a few editions:
- A 14th-century reproduction of the manuscript in Arabic that is dated to 13 June 1374 which includes two illustrations of the Kaaba and the Masjid al-Haram under Abbasid rule. It was present in the collection of Sotheby's until it was auctioned off on the 26 April 2024.