The sacred nature of this structure predates the religion of which it is the holiest site. Traditionally it was first constructed by Adam, and it was first used as the shelter of the marital deity Hubal as well as the idols Manat, al-Uzza and al-Lat, known as the daughters of God. Surrounded by the haram, it contains a sacred meteorite held together by a silver band. FTP, 
The sacred nature of this structure predates the religion of which it is the holiest site. Traditionally it was first constructed by Adam, and it was first used as the shelter of the marital deity Hubal as well as the idols Manat, al-Uzza and al-Lat, known as the daughters of God. Surrounded by the haram, it contains a sacred meteorite held together by a silver band. FTP, name this center of circumambulations during the Hajj located in Mecca, the holiest site in Islam.
The sacred nature of this structure predates the religion of which it is the holiest site.
the Kaaba