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Dome of the Rock

Dome of the Rock

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Dome of the Rock, Mosque in Jerusalem, Palestine.

The Dome of the Rock is an iconic Islamic shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Built in 691 CE, the Dome of the Rock holds significance in both Muslim and Jewish religious narratives.

Its architectural style has important Islamic, Byzantine, and Persian influences.

Non-Muslims can visit the exterior but are not permitted inside the dome.

It contains the Foundation Stone which has great significance in Judaism as the place where God created the world.

Location: The Old City of Jerusalem

Inception: 691

Architectural style: Umayyad art

Material: marble, wood, aluminium, copper, nickel, gold leaf

Source: Wikimedia

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