The cleaning of the Kaabah

The cleaning of the Kaabah
Originally uploaded by faria!.

This set of old film photos was given to me by relatives. They were taken in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia where pilgrims come from all over the world to pray.

The Kaabah is the centerpiece in the courtyard and is normally covered in a black veil.
The name Kaabah is from the Arabic word "muka'ab" meaning "cube".

The courtyard is being cleaned before the next pilgrimage.
Photo date: not known.

The Dawn of Man, retold

The Dawn of Man, retold
Originally uploaded by faria!.

Upon touching the mysterious rock formation, the little monkey felt a ray of light pierce his brain. Quickly he climbed to the top and began to exert dominion over the creatures around him. Today the canyon, tomorrow the stars.

~ an ode to 2001: A Space Odyssey.

Eaton Canyon, Pasadena