The Dome of Rock
Christopher G
Location
Description
Dome of rock Architecture
History of the Dome of Rock
Why The Dome of Rock Is Important
A view of the Dome of Rock
Another view of the Dome of Rock
Yet again ANOTHER view of the Dome of Rock
Fun Facts
- The roof of the Dome of Rock's dome originally was made of pure gold, which it is today, however it is not the same gold. It was changed into copper then aluminum with gold leaf. Finally it was changed into pure gold again in 1993.
- The well of souls is located under the Dome of Rock
- The Dome of Rock though often thought as a mosque is not a mosque it is a Ciborium due to its dome.
Works Cited
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This photo shows the interior of the Dome of the Rock outside the center circle. We are standing in the outer. Sacred Destinations. N.p., 2005. Web. 28 Feb. 2016. <http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel/jerusalem-dome-of-the-rock>.
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View across the sacred rock that is the focus and namesake of the Dome of the Rock. Jews believe that it was... © Damon Lynch. Sacred Destinations. N.p., 2005. Web. 28 Feb. 2016. <http://www.sacred-destinations.com/israel/jerusalem-dome-of-the-rock>.
“What Is the Dome of Rock.” GotQuestions. N.p., n.d. Web. 9 Feb. 2016. <http://www.gotquestions.org/Dome-of-the-Rock.html>.