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The Kaaba is housed within a larger complex known as the Masjid al-Haram. Throughout history, this mosque has undergone several renovations and expansions, the most recent of which between 2008 and 2023 has increased its capacity to accommodate up to 3 million visitors at once. This expansion, however, was not without controversy, as various elements of the project were built over historically significant sites, including graves of early Muslim figures.