Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock

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Dublin Core

Title

Jerusalem: Dome of the Rock

Description

The Dome of the Rock, built over the Foundation Stone, is the oldest remaining Muslim monument. It has been meticulously maintained over the last 1400 years. The dome, spanning almost 20 m, had to be refitted with new ribs to support it after the building settled. The characteristics of the building bear a striking similarity to those of Christian architecture of Late Antiquity. It also incorporates Byzantine elements.

Creator

Chester Smolski

Date

1980-03-01

Rights

Rhode Island College

Format

Photograph
Photograph

Identifier

0961

Smolski Image Item Type Metadata

City

Jerusalem

Country

Israel

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Architecture -- Religious architecture -- Israel -- Jerusalem; Architecture, Islamic;