The project involves the complete restoration of the ambulatory roof and the replacement of the Dome of the Rock shrine. The Dome and Al-Aqsa Mosque are both located on the Temple Mount, the site of Solomon's Temple and its successors. During the Byzantine era, the dome came under the control of Christian crusaders after they drove away Muslims from Jerusalem. At the center of the Dome of the Rock sits a large rock, which is believed to be the location where Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his son Ismail (Isaac in the Judeo/Christian tradition). . Holy Before Islam. Today, Muslims believe that the Rock commemorates the night journey of Muhammad. Repository: See Notes. The Rock is enclosed by two ambulatories (in this case the aisles that circle the rock) and an octagonal exterior wall. Caliph Abd el-Malik of the Umayyad Dynasty was the ruler under whom the grand project of the Dome of the Rock was undertaken. The central colonnade (row of columns) was composed of four piers and twelve columns supporting a rounded drum that transitions into the two-layered dome more than 20 meters in diameter. The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem sits atop what is perhaps the most holy real estate in the Middle East. Sometimes erroneously called the Mosque of Umar, from a tradition that it was built by Caliph Umar I, the Dome of the Rock was actually built by Caliph Abd al-Malik between 687 and 691. History. Medieval continental Europe imported the raw materials for all its glass, as there was no known local source. Date: 691 CE. However, the Maluks and Ayyubid Muslims recaptured the Dome from Christian groups in 1187 (Creswell, 2000). ID: 14018. It was built in 691 CE, but despite its ancient age, it is still a building that holds special meaning for many people today. . Place of Origin: West Bank. Dome of the Rock Overview of the Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. In fact, he is commemorated on the inside of the magnificent structure. Dimensions: 69' (21 m) Tradition: Christian, Islamic, Jewish. The Rock in the Dome of the Rock. The Dome of the Rock is located in Jerusalem. In fact, he is commemorated on the inside of the magnificent structure. . Material Objects Archive; The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat As-Sakhrah, Kipat Hasela) The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat As-Sakhrah, Kipat Hasela) › Share; Add to Gallery; Medium: porcelain, aluminum bronze, faience tile, marble, architecture. The graceful, golden roof of the Dome of the Rock--a symbol of Jerusalem and one of the glories of Islam--is being restored by engineers from Northern Ireland at a cost of more than $7 million.