by Sa'ed Al-Abyadh | Jul 30, 2014 | Lifestyle & Culture
Jeddah, Asharq Al-Awsat—In 647 CE the Caliph Uthman Ibn Affan selected Jeddah as a major seaport for the holy city of Mecca and a gateway for trade with neighboring states. Consisting of four districts, Jeddah is surrounded by a wall that was constructed to shield the...