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==History==
==History==
According to historians, the Kaaba was originally a shrine dedicated to the worship of many Arabic tribal gods. After [[Muhammad]] conquered the city in 630 A.D., the building was rededicated as an Islamic house of worship.
According to historians, the Kaaba was originally a shrine dedicated to the worship of many Arabic tribal gods. After [[Muhammad]] conquered the city in 630 AD, he destroyed the idols housed within the Kaaba to discourage idolatry.<ref>The black stone was one of these; however, it could not be destroyed, and was made a holy artifact.</ref> The building was rededicated as an Islamic house of worship.
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