Why the marble flooring of Saudi Arabia's Two Holy Mosques remains cool even in summer
MAKKAH: For centuries, the Two Holy Mosques at Makkah and Madinah have welcomed pilgrims from across the world. To the pleasant surprise of visitors, the glistening white marble floor that surrounds the Kaaba in Makkah remains cool beneath their feet, even during the hottest days. While some have claimed that hidden cold-water pipes under the floor are responsible for its