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2 days ago · Temple Mount cable replacement: The Waqf began digging a ditch from the northern side of the Temple Mount compound to the Dome of the Rock as a prelude to infrastructure work in the area. Although the dig was approved by the police, it generated protests from archaeologists.
May 26, 2024 · Construction on the Dome of the Rock began in 685 CE under the orders of Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan and was completed in 691 CE. The structure was built on the site of the Second Jewish Temple, which had been destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. The choice of location was highly symbolic, as it asserted Islam‘s claim to the sacred ...
May 27, 2024 · The Dome of the Rock is an architectural marvel, featuring a golden dome and intricate mosaics. Its octagonal shape and Byzantine-inspired design reflect the multicultural influences of the time (Grabar, 2006). The Al-Aqsa Mosque. Adjacent to the Dome of the Rock stands the Al-Aqsa Mosque, another significant Islamic structure on the Temple Mount.
May 22, 2024 · Situated on the Temple Mount, the Dome of the Rock overlooks the Old City of Jerusalem and offers breathtaking panoramic views. Its location adds to its allure and significance as a landmark. Restorations. Over the centuries, the Dome of the Rock has undergone several renovations and restorations to preserve its beauty and structural integrity ...
May 23, 2024 · The Foundation Stone is a holy stone in the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The Foundation Stone, also called Sakhrah in Arabic, Even haShetiya in Hebrew, or simply Rock, is believed by Talmudic sages and many modern Jews to be the place from which the rest of the world was created -- the first bit of the world to come into being.
1 day ago · The Church of the Holy Sepulchre, [a] also known as the Church of the Resurrection, [b] is a fourth-century church in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem. [1] It is considered to be the holiest site for Christians in the world and has been the most important pilgrimage site for Christians since the fourth century .
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2 days ago · The Temple Mount, which is administered by an Islamic waqf (trust), makes the Muslim sector in the Old City’s northeast the largest of its four quarters. Apart from Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, the quarter is known for its ancient souk (marketplace) as well as its abundance of restaurants and accommodations.
