Dome of the Rock Jerusalem, Israel

Lower — This closeup photo of the lower exterior of the Dome of the Rock shows the magnificent tilework commissioned by Suleiman the Magnificent in 1545. The arched niches used to contain mosaics, but they turned out to be too delicate for the harsh winters and Suleiman finally resolved the problem by replacing them all with tile. The Arabic inscription is of verses from the Qur'an. ForestForTrees all photos →

Built in the 7th century, this beautiful blue-and-gold shrine houses the rock from which the Prophet took his Night Journey into heaven. The rock is also associated with Abraham's near-sacrifice of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible.

Location map of the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem, Israel. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: Jerusalem, Israel
Coordinates: 31.7780970° N, 35.2351390° E map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title: Dome of the Rock
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024