The secret of the coolness of the tiles of the Holy Mosque despite the blazing summer

Arab Weather - When a pilgrim steps into the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, he or she immediately feels a palpable coolness beneath their feet, despite the intense heat of the sun, which can reach over 40 degrees Celsius during the summer. This phenomenon has recently sparked widespread debate on social media, with people divided into two camps over the explanation for the coldness of the ground of the Grand Mosque.

Hypothesis of the presence of cooling lines under the tiles

The first group believes this coolness is due to the presence of a network of water cooling lines installed by the Kingdom under the Grand Mosque's flooring, which cools the ground and protects it from the high temperatures under the blazing sun.

The type of marble is the real reason.

The second group attributes the cause to the type of marble used to pave the floor of the Grand Mosque. A number of Grand Mosque engineers confirmed that the real reason lies in a type of marble called "Thassos." This marble is distinguished by its ability to reflect light and heat, unlike other types such as granite and natural marble. This rare type of marble is imported specifically for the Two Holy Mosques from the mountains of Greece.

Tile thickness and moisture absorption

The floor tiles used in the sanctuary are approximately 5 centimeters thick and have the ability to absorb moisture through tiny pores during the night, releasing it during the day, keeping the area cool even on the hottest days.

Clarification on the presence of cold water pipes

As for the rumors circulating about the presence of cold water pipes under the ground of the Holy Mosque, this is an incorrect idea that has no scientific basis.