In 1099, crusaders mounted a gold cross on the dome and turned it into a church. Later, Saladin Avon it back for Islam, lovingly coated the interior arches with mosaic, the walls with marble.

The Dome of the Rock has miraculously survived looters, earthquakes, religious strife, bloody invasions, and more prosaic threats like pigeon droppings clogging its drainpipes, sending rainwater ...

The Dome of the Rock is one of the most iconic and sacred landmarks in the world. Learn about its history, religious significance, and the role it plays in the heart of Jerusalem.