How the Ottoman Hejaz Railway may serve Hajj pilgrims once again
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How the Ottoman Hejaz Railway may serve Hajj pilgrims once again
The Hejaz Railway used to transport pilgrims, merchants, and soldiers from Damascus to Medina. Today, Türkiye, Syria, and Jordan are reviving this line. What does this reconnection mean in a world dominated by air travel?
October 22, 2025


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