Green Dome, Sacred dome at Prophet's Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia.
The Green Dome stands prominently above the burial chamber of Prophet Muhammad and two caliphs, featuring distinctive green coloring that makes it visible from great distances across the Prophet's Mosque complex.
Originally constructed as a simple wooden canopy in 1279 CE during the Mamluk period, the dome was rebuilt multiple times before receiving its current form in 1818 under Ottoman Sultan Mahmud II.
Millions of Muslim pilgrims visit the Green Dome annually as part of their spiritual journey, considering proximity to this sacred site a source of blessings and spiritual connection to early Islamic history.
The dome is located within the Prophet's Mosque complex in southeastern Medina, accessible to visitors who must observe strict protocols including dress codes and respectful behavior while in the sacred area.
Unlike other tomb structures in Medina that were demolished during Wahhabi reforms, the Green Dome survived due to its robust construction and remains the only colored dome marking a burial site in the mosque.
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