The secret behind the coolness of the Haram tiles amidst the scorching weather

Arab Weather - As soon as a pilgrim sets foot in the courtyard of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, he is struck by its extreme coolness, despite the scorching sun that reaches the high forties Celsius during the summer. Recently, there has been much discussion on social media about the reasons behind the coolness of the surface of the Grand Mosque, and people have been divided in their discussions into two groups:

The first view is that this coolness is a result of the Kingdom extending water cooling lines under the tiles of the Holy Mosque, which cools it and protects it from the high temperatures under the scorching sun.

The second section attributes the coolness of the Haram tiles to the type of marble that is usually used in paving the Haram floor.

In this regard, a special report by Al Arabiya channel revealed the reason behind the coolness of the marble of the Holy Mosque in Mecca, as it is due to the type of marble used, called “Thassos,” which reflects light and heat, something that granite and natural marble do not do. This type of marble is rare and is imported specifically for the Two Holy Mosques from the mountains of Greece.

Now, the thickness of the tiles that are usually placed on the floor of the Haram reaches 5 centimeters. It is distinguished from others by the fact that it absorbs moisture through fine pores during the night and during the day it releases what it absorbed at night, which makes it constantly cool in the heat.

The rumor that there are cold water pipes under the square is completely unfounded.