An amazing and beautiful contraction, all the colors and the area, sad in not possible to enter inside
The Dome of the Rock – Jerusalem
Islam’s third holiest site after Mecca and Medina, the Dome of the Rock is built on top of the Temple Mount in the Old City. At the heart of the sanctuary is the Foundation Stone where, according to Islamic tradition, the prophet Muhammad ascended to Heaven.
The Dome, which was completed in 691-692 A.D., and has since come to define Jerusalem’s skyline, is an excellent example of middle Byzantine art. The man who initiated the construction, Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan, hoped that the building, a shrine for pilgrims rather than a mosque for public worship, would “house the Muslims from cold and heat.” The structure was restored many times throughout the centuries, coated once with gold, then with tiles.
The most recent restoration of the site was carried out in 1998 by Jordan’s King Hussein II, who sold one of his houses in London to help fund the 80 kilograms of gold required to coat the dome. The sanctuary’s lavish interior is decorated with mosaic, marble and inscriptions. One of the reasons why the sanctuary has remained intact through the centuries, withstanding earthquakes that destroyed many nearby structures, is its octagonal shape.
Non-Muslim visitors are not allowed to enter the Dome of the Rock, but can get a close look from the Temple Mount courtyard during regular non-Muslim visiting hours.
As with other holy sites in Jerusalem, visitors to the Temple Mount are asked to dress modestly.
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“One of the holiest sites in the world 🌎 ”
The Dome of the rock is located on the Temple Mount in old Jerusalem, said to cover the spot were Mohamed ascended to heaven and were Abraham was going to sacrifice his son Isaac! Non Muslims are only allowed on the Temple Mount at certain times so check before visiting! This is a must...
MoreThe Dome of the rock is located on the Temple Mount in old Jerusalem, said to cover the spot were Mohamed ascended to heaven and were Abraham was going to sacrifice his son Isaac! Non Muslims are only allowed on the Temple Mount at certain times so check before visiting! This is a must visit destination when in Israel 🇮🇱
Less“Breathtaking constraction”
“Awesomw”
blessed pace with a very cool and calm atmosphere, the rock inside has a very strong smell. always has people inside.
“I've Been Waiting Years to See the Temple Mount”
I have been waiting years to see the Temple Mount. And, it was well worth the wait. The Dome of the Rock is a magnificent site and has such great importance to both the Jewish and Moslem religious. To the Jews, it is the site of the Holy Temple. ...
MoreI have been waiting years to see the Temple Mount. And, it was well worth the wait. The Dome of the Rock is a magnificent site and has such great importance to both the Jewish and Moslem religious. To the Jews, it is the site of the Holy Temple. To Moslems, it was the site where Mohammad ascended to heaven. And, to Jews, Christians, and Moslems, it was the site where Abraham nearly sacrificed Isaac. I visited the Temple Mount with Sandeman's Tours. It was a great 3/4 day tour of the religious sites for Jews, Moslems, and Christians. A couple of things to note. The openings for public visitors are limited so check the times and the holiday schedule. Arrive early! The Temple Mount is only open for an hour in the afternoon and you have to clear security. So get there about an hour early. Both men and women need to have their legs covered to their ankles. Women need to cover their shoulders and neck.
Less“Temple Mount = 20 football fields”
Holy of Holies is not under the dome of the rock but is there on the platform. It is 5 cubits square. The dome does not have to be torn down to build the 3rd temple.