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Dome of the Rock: Quick Facts

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Did You Know?

  • Jordan and Saudi Arabia contributed 80 kilograms of gold to rebuild the exterior of the Dome of the Rock in 1994.
  • The domes of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Dome of the Rock are roughly the same size.
  • Although the mosaics inside the Dome do not contain human or animal figures, Byzantine and Sassanian crowns are depicted.

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The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, Israel, features a large gold dome and ornate blue and gold exterior, set against a backdrop of densely packed stone buildings.
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Map of the Old City of Jerusalem divided into four color-coded quarters: Christian Quarter in blue, Muslim Quarter in yellow, Jewish Quarter in pink, and Armenian Quarter in green. Major streets, gates, religious sites, and landmarks such as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Western Wall, Dome of the Rock, and Al-Aqsa Mosque are labeled. An inset locator map shows the Old City's position within Jerusalem and the region.
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