Round 9: Tossup 13

Architectural expansions of the area around this object are recorded on two of the ten white marble tablets housed within it. Keys to this object are held by a sect (15[1])that unlocks it when it is annually cleaned with perfume. (15[1])A golden water (15[1])spout drains into the Hateem wall located next to this object. The kiswah (15[2])cloth covers this object located in the (*) Masjid al-Haram. A black stone (-5[1])inside this structure is kissed by pilgrims who perform tawaf by circling it seven times. Because this object is the Qibla, Muslims pray in the direction of it five times a day. For 10 points, name this building in Mecca that is the most sacred object in Islam. ■END■ (10[1])

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