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Built 688–692, expanded 820s, restored 1020s, 1545–1566, 1721/2, 1817, 1874/5, 1959–1962, 1993. Dome (s) 1. The Dome of the Rock ( Arabic: قبة الصخرة, romanized :Qubbat aṣ-Ṣaḵra) is an Islamic shrine at the center of the Al-Aqsa mosque compound on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The Dome of the Rock is a shrine in Jerusalem built in the late 7th century CE that is the oldest extant Islamic monument in the world, believed to be the site of Muhammad’s ascent to heaven (the Mi‘raj). Its structure and ornamentation are rooted in the Byzantine architectural tradition.
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Nov 24, 2020 · The Dome of the Rock, known in Arabic as Qubbat as-Sakhrah, in Jerusalem is one of the world’s most famous holy sites. Not only is its iconic golden dome an integral part of the Jerusalem landscape, but the Dome of the Rock and its location are of great significance to Muslims and Jews.
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The Dome of the Rock is one of the earliest surviving buildings from the Islamic world. This remarkable building is not a mosque, as is commonly assumed, and scholars still debate its original function and meaning. Interior of the Dome of the Rock, c. 1898–1914 ( Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.)
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- who was the builder of Dome of the Rocksome of what you're asking may be answered in this article: http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/listings/2012/byzantium-and-islam/blog/where-in-th...
- why is this space sacred to christians?All of Jerusalem is sacred to Christians. The temple mount, upon which Qubbat al-Sakhra stands, is neither more nor less sacred than any of the res...
Dec 6, 2023 · The Dome of the Rock is one of the earliest surviving buildings from the Islamic world. This remarkable building is not a mosque, as is commonly assumed, and scholars still debate its original function and meaning. Interior of the Dome of the Rock, c. 1898–1914 ( Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.)
Aug 15, 2023 · Crowning Jerusalem’s sacred mount, the Dome of the Rock is a place of both prayer and protest. Extensive restoration and archaeological research are uncovering fresh clues to the shrine’s...
Dome of the Rock, or Mosque of Omar, Oldest existing Islamic monument. It is located on Temple Mount, previously the site of the Temple of Jerusalem. The rock over which it is built is sacred to both Muslims and Jews. In Islam, Muhammad is believed to have ascended into heaven from the site.
