Dome of the Chain, Religious building at Temple Mount, Jerusalem, Palestine
The Dome of the Chain stands as a freestanding structure with hexagonal base and seventeen columns supporting a central dome near the Dome of the Rock.
Built in 691 CE under Caliph Abd al-Malik, this structure served as a Christian chapel during the Crusader period before returning to Islamic use in 1187.
The building received its name from the belief that a chain would descend from heaven at this location to distinguish truth-tellers from those speaking falsehoods.
The structure maintains its original architectural elements, including marble columns, decorated mehrab, and geometric patterns that visitors can examine from the exterior.
The Dome of the Chain functions as the geometric center of the Temple Mount complex and measures 14 meters in diameter with two concentric open arcades.
Location: Jerusalem
GPS coordinates: 31.77806,35.23582
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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