Shadharwan
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Shadharwan is the sloped stone base or foundation that runs along the lower exterior walls of the Kaaba in Mecca.
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural element
ⓘ
component of the Kaaba ⓘ |
| adjacentTo |
Mataf floor
ⓘ
GrandMosqueCourtyard ⓘ
surface form:
Tawaf area
|
| associatedWith |
Haram Mosque architecture
ⓘ
Kaaba ⓘ |
| constructionType | masonry ⓘ |
| contactWith | pilgrims’ walking path around the Kaaba ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance | element of sacred architecture in Mecca ⓘ |
| describedAs | sloping stone ledge at the base of the Kaaba ⓘ |
| describedIn | Islamic architectural literature ⓘ |
| elevation | slightly raised above Mataf floor level ⓘ |
| extendsAlong | perimeter of the Kaaba at ground level ⓘ |
| function |
foundation support for the Kaaba’s exterior walls
ⓘ
protection of the Kaaba walls from water and wear ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | part of the sacred precinct of Masjid al-Haram ⓘ |
| integrity | continuous band along the Kaaba base except at door opening ⓘ |
| location |
Kaaba
ⓘ
Masjid al-Haram ⓘ Mecca ⓘ Saudi Arabia ⓘ |
| material | stone ⓘ |
| notCoveredBy | Kiswah lower edge (in some sections) ⓘ |
| orientation | follows rectangular plan of the Kaaba ⓘ |
| partOf | Kaaba structure ⓘ |
| position | lower exterior walls of the Kaaba ⓘ |
| religiousContext | Islam ⓘ |
| religiousRole | no independent ritual; structural and protective role ⓘ |
| shape | sloped base ⓘ |
| surface | stone facing exposed to pilgrims ⓘ |
| surrounds | base of the Kaaba walls ⓘ |
| visibleDuring | tawaf (circumambulation) ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.