An on-line tour of the complex of Islamic architecture in Jerusalem centered on the Dome of the Rock, from Palestine Home of History by Esam Shashaa.
The first Muslim masterpiece is lyrically described and discussed by Roger Garaudy in the electronic version of an article from 'The American Muslim'. Photographs few but beautiful.
A concise, illustrated, description of the oldest Muslim building which has survived intact, from the Jerusalem Mosaic web-site.
A guide to Al-Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem - 35 acres of fountains, gardens, buildings and domes. At its center is the celebrated Dome of the Rock.
Article by Alia F. Hasan from Suite101. Photographs, history, influences on the architecture.
Photographs, commentary and bibliography from Great Buildings Online on this Romano-Byzantine style mosque begun in 684.
A guide to Al-Aqsa mosque. Includes a history, description and photographs, and a brief guide to Muslim Jerusalem.
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