Temple Mount: Quick Facts

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Also Known As	Al-Ḥaram Al-Sharīf • Har Ha-Bayit

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Crowds gather and pray at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, with the golden Dome of the Rock visible above the stone wall in the background.

Israeli riot police in uniform move across the Al-Aqsa mosque compound during clashes, with the Dome of the Rock and mosque buildings in the background.

Itamar Ben-Gvir visits the Temple Mount

View of Jerusalem's Temple Mount showing the golden Dome of the Rock, the Western Wall, and crowds of people gathered in the plaza below.

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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