Jerusalem - The Dome of the Rock. Oldest existing Muslim monument, built 685-691 as a shrine for pilgrims (a mashhad). The Rock is sacred to Muslims as site from which Muhammad ascended to heaven, and to Jews as place where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac.

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Caption: Jerusalem - The Dome of the Rock. Oldest existing Muslim monument, built 685-691 as a shrine for pilgrims (a mashhad). The Rock is sacred to Muslims as site from which Muhammad ascended to heaven, and to Jews as place where Abraham prepared to sacrifice Isaac.

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Print size: 50.8 × 33.4 cm | 2362.2 × 1553.1 in (300 dpi)

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