Saturday, July 25, 2009

Dome of the Rock (Masjid Qubbat As-Sakhrah)




The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine which houses the Foundation Stone, the holiest spot in Judaism, and is a major landmark located on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. It was completed in 691, making it the oldest extant Islamic building in the world.[1] Its significance stems from the religious beliefs regarding the rock at its heart.

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