Dome of the Rock
AbrahamicIslamicshrineLevant691 CE - present
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Location
Modern Name
Jerusalem (Al-Quds)
Country
Israel / Palestinian Territories
Region
Levant
Coordinates
31.7781, 35.2354
Era
691 CE - present
Site Type
Shrine
About
An octagonal Islamic shrine on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, completed in 691 CE by Umayyad Caliph Abd al-Malik, enclosing the sacred Foundation Stone.
Significance
Built over the rock from which tradition holds Muhammad ascended to heaven during the Night Journey (Isra' and Mi'raj); also venerated as the site of Abraham's near-sacrifice of his son.
History & Historical Arc
Constructed 691 CE as a statement of Islamic presence in Jerusalem; its golden dome and Byzantine-influenced architectur…
Archaeological Notes
The Foundation Stone beneath the dome is the highest point of Mount Moriah; archaeological work is politically restricte…
Key Features & Structures
- Golden dome (aluminum-bronze alloy, gilded)
- Foundation Stone (as-Sakhrah)
Visitor Information
Non-Muslims may visit the exterior plaza (Temple Mount/Haram al-Sharif); interior access for non-Muslims is restricted.
Related Figures
MuhammadIbrahim (Abraham)Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan
In the Bible
Bible Places
This location appears in the Bible as Jerusalem
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Source References
- Quran 17:1
- Sahih Bukhari 5:58:227