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  1. Dome of the Rock
    Dome of the RockIslamic shrine in Jerusalem
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  2. LocationJerusalem
    AffiliationIslam
    AdministrationMinistry of Awqaf (Jordan)
    StyleUmayyad (with later Ottoman decoration)
    Architecture

    The Dome of the Rock's basic plan is essentially octagonal. It is capped at its centre by a dome, approximately 20 m (66 ft) in diameter, mounted on an elevated circular drum standing on 16 supports (4 tiers and 1… See more

    History

    The Dome of the Rock is situated in the center of the Temple Mount, the site of Solomon's Temple and the Second Jewish Temple, which had been greatly expanded under Herod the Great in the 1st century BCE. Hero… See more

    Accessibility

    The Dome is maintained by the Ministry of Awqaf in Amman, Jordan.
    Until the mid-20th century, non-Muslims were not permitted in the area. Since 1967, non-Muslims have been permitted limited access; ho… See more

    Religious significance

    The location of the Dome of the Rock is believed by many Muslims to be the site mentioned in Sura 17 of the Qur'an, which tells the story of the Isra and Mi'raj, the mythical Night Journey of Muhammad from the … See more

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