Throughout his research on 100 Found Objects, Ahmed gathered a rich archive of objects and conversations. They include personal references and continuous recordings of the urban developments and expansion of Mecca, some of which were presented in this landmark exhibition.

Mater's unique archive draws on wider political and familiar histories of communities that once lived in Mecca’s vicinity. Along with distinctive pilgrims' tales, both the intimacy and the anonymity implicit in mass congregations of peoples from all over the world is revealed. 

Personal and collective dreams and ideologies were reflected through symbolism associated with a site that draws on the visions of every man, woman and child interconnected by a shared religious faith.