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Israel, Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, exterior decoration

The Dome of the Rock is the oldest Islamic monument standing. It is a Muslim shrine that was built over a sacred stone, the "Foundation Stone". The stone is also the holiest site in Judaism, as well as a holy site in Islam. The edifice was built by Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik from 688 to 691 AD. The exterior mosaic were repaired in the Mamluk period, and then completely replaced in 1545 by Sulieman the Magnificent. At the same time the parapet wall with its inscription was built. The tiling was replaced again in 1956-62. The aluminum dome is covered with gold leaf. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls were declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1981.
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Israel, Jerusalem, Temple Mount, Dome of the Rock, exterior decoration
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The Dome of the Rock is the oldest Islamic monument standing. It is a Muslim shrine that was built over a sacred stone, the "Foundation Stone". The stone is also the holiest site in Judaism, as well as a holy site in Islam. The edifice was built by Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik from 688 to 691 AD. The exterior mosaic were repaired in the Mamluk period, and then completely replaced in 1545 by Sulieman the Magnificent. At the same time the parapet wall with its inscription was built. The tiling was replaced again in 1956-62. The aluminum dome is covered with gold leaf. The Old City of Jerusalem and its Walls were declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1981.
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3744 x 5616 px | 60.2 MB
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31.7 x 47.5 cm | 12.5 x 18.7 in (300 dpi)
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