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- Author(s): LAWLER, ANDREW
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National Geographic; Sep2023, Vol. 244 Issue 3, p34-61, 26p, 14 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 10 Maps
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- Abstract:
The article focuses on the Dome of the Rock, a sacred site in Jerusalem, its historical origins, and the controversies surrounding it. Topics include the Dome's architectural significance, its role as Islam's third holiest site, and recent archaeological research shedding light on its origins. It discussed that being a place of prayer and pilgrimage for Muslims, the shrine is also a focal point of conflict, with some Jewish groups seeking to demolish it to build a new Jewish temple.
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