Finally arrived at the Tenple Mount. Temple Mount is a compound in the Old City of Jerusalem that is made up of over 120 structures. The three largest are the Dome of the Rock, al Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Chain. The Dome of the Rock is the third most holiest site for most muslims being the place where they believe Muhammad ascended into heaven whereas for Jews, it is the holiest site believing it is where Abraham sacrificed his son Isaac. It is not a mosque or a shrine, but rather simply a prayer house. However, while the State of Israel has control over the Temple Mount, the Jerusalem Islamic Waqf has administration control over it. Non-muslims have limited access with only one entrance. The Dome of the Rock was built and designed by Muslims with beautifully detailed mosaic design. In the Islamic religion it is forbidden to depict anything living in art, therefore, it is all letters and geometric shapes. Absolutely stunning against the cool blue sky, no?
Newest Decor: children bickering in foreign languages
Newest Decor: children bickering in foreign languages