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 that unlocks it when it is annually cleaned with (15[1])perfume. A golden water spout (15[1])drains into the Hateem wall located next to this object. The kiswah cloth covers this object (15[1])located in the (*) Masjid al-Haram. A black stone inside this structure (10[1])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■

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