The Dome of the Rock.

The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem




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Located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, in the Haram al-Sharif, the Dome of the Rock Marks the spot where the Prophet ascended on his night journey to heaven. These slides also include a couple of images of the Aqsa mosque nearby.

The Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem



Monument Location Date Patron Period
Dome of the Rock Jerusalem 692 Abd al-Malik Umayyad


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Dome of the Rock: Romantic painting of Jerusalem with the Dome of the Rock in the background. Image.
Dome of the Rock: A more modern view of the same. Image.
Dome of the Rock: View of the Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif from the Munt of Olives during sunrise. Image.
Dome of the Rock: Air view of the Dome. Image.
Dome of the Rock: Oblique air view of the Dome. Image.
Dome of the Rock: The staircases up to the Dome. Image.
Dome of the Rock: The staircases up to the Dome, as a pilgrim might see them as he or she approached. Image.
Dome of the Rock: The Dome situated in the open plaza or the haram. Image.
Dome of the Rock: The Dome situated in the open plaza or the haram. Image.
Dome of the Rock: The entrance on the western side. Image.
Dome of the Rock: Detail of entrance. Image.
Dome of the Rock: Detail of entrance. Image.
Dome of the Rock: Details of the marble facing on lower part, and the tilework on the upper sections. Note calligraphy in upper register. Image.
Dome of the Rock: Detail of tilework. Image.
Dome of the Rock: Detail of tilework. Image.
Dome of the Rock: Detail of tilework. Note shell hole left over from the Seven Day War. Image.
Dome of the Rock: Interior of the Dome of the Rock. Image.


All images copyright Allan Langdale except air views (postcards) and painting.






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