I’ve always been curious about why Muslims regard the Kaaba as sacred, especially since it was a pagan temple before Muhammad’s conquest of Mecca. To gain insight, I asked some Muslim friends about it.
They explained that Muslims believe the Kaaba was originally built by Ibrahim and Ishmael as a dedicated site for Allah, and that Muhammad’s role was to “restore” it to its original purpose.
This led me to wonder: Is there any archaeological evidence supporting the claim that Ibrahim and Ishmael built the Kaaba instead of it being a local pagan structure? The responses I received were somewhat inconclusive.
So, I’m turning to you for answers. I’m skeptical but open to learning if there’s solid archaeological evidence that predates Muhammad’s time. What do you think?
Curious Christian 
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