When was the Dome of the Rock completed in Jerusalem?

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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. — Dome of the Rock Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem.

The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem was completed in 691–692 CE. This date is established by an inscription found within the structure, which corresponds to the year 72 of the Islamic calendar.1