250 Pillars That Turn Into Giant Umbrellas 😱

These 250 pillars look ordinary until they suddenly turn into massive umbrellas. Hidden inside each column is a folded canopy roughly 84 ft wide designed to shield visitors from the desert sun. When activated, the umbrellas unfold in sequence allowing all 250 to open within minutes without colliding. And because temperatures in Medina can exceed 40° C, the shade makes

a huge difference for millions of visitors. Once open, the canopies cover the square like a giant mechanical roof creating a much cooler space underneath.