The Kaaba, also referred as al-Kaʿbah al-Musharrafah, is a building at the center of Islam's most important mosque, that is Al-Masjid Al-Ḥarām, in the Hejazi city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. It is the most sacred site in Islam.
Salutary Neglect was when Britain left the colonies alone from 1714-1763 after the Glorious Revolution where William and Mary came to power in England. Hope this helps! Have a great day!