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2 days ago · Relation to the Foundation Stone. In Judaism, the Western Wall is venerated as the sole remnant of the Holy Temple. It has become a place of pilgrimage for Jews, as it is the closest permitted accessible site to the holiest spot in Judaism, namely the Even ha-shetiya or Foundation Stone, which lies on the Temple Mount.
2 days ago · At left on the Temple Mount above is the Muslim Dome of the Rock. Photo by Chaim Goldberg/Flash90. The Western Wall is actually what remains of the outward retaining wall of the Second Temple courtyard, built by Herod the Great, the Jewish Roman client king, around 19 BCE. The Second Temple itself was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE.
2 days ago · Jordan undertook two renovations of the Dome of the Rock, replacing the leaking, wooden inner dome with an aluminum dome in 1952, and, when the new dome leaked, carrying out a second restoration between 1959 and 1964.
3 days ago · 1+. Source: Touristisrael.com. The Dome of the Rock is one of the most awe-inspiring and iconic landmarks in the world. Situated in the heart of Jerusalem’s Old City, this magnificent structure holds profound religious and historical significance for Muslims, Jews, and Christians alike.
3 days ago · Al-Aqsa (Arabic: الأَقْصَى, romanized: Al-Aqṣā) or al-Masjid al-Aqṣā (Arabic: المسجد الأقصى) is the compound of Islamic religious buildings that sit atop the Temple Mount, also known as the Haram al-Sharif, in the Old City of Jerusalem, including the Dome of the Rock, many mosques and prayer halls, madrasas, zawiyas ...
2 days ago · Jerusalem's iconic landmark, the Dome of the Rock, boasts a dazzling golden roof. This video dives into the history behind this architectural wonder. We'll e...
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2 days ago · The Temple Mount, which is also the site of Al-Aqṣā Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, is sacred to both Jews and Muslims and is located in a central area of Jerusalem claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians as part of their capital. The visit was seen as a deliberate provocation and sparked riots.
