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Mainly because that's where the 'rock' is.

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Who built the dome of the rock?

The Dome of the Rock, the first Muslim masterpiece, was built in 687 A.C. by Caliph Abd al-Malik.


What was supposed to be built where the dome of the rock is?

temple


Why was the dome of the rock built in Jerusalem?

Mainly because that's where the 'rock' is.


The Dome of the Rock was built by Syrian artisans trained in the tradition of what?

Church-building and dome construction.


Who built the Dome of the Rock on Temple Mount in Jerusalem?

mohammed raza


Where did they built dome of the rock?

The caliph Abd el Malik= Isramic possession


How long did it take to build the dome of the rock?

In 691 AD, Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan built Dome of the Rock. It took 3 years to build.


What was on the original site where the dome of the rock was built?

Muslims believe "the rock" is the place where Muhamad and Gabrial ascended to heaven.


What is the dome of rock temple synagogue mosque?

It is a mosque, built on the Jewish Temple Mount.


What is Dome of the Rock used for today?

the dome of the rock is now being used to be a ancient land mark and is being preserved it was where the prophet had died and they built it right over his death place.


Who built doom of the rock?

The Dome of the Rock was built by Abd AlMalik ibn Marwan. It is a most beautiful Masjid and is Jerusalem's most imposing and grand master piece.


What is the biggest dome ever built?

The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, built in 691 AD, is one of the oldest and largest domes. However, the largest freestanding dome in the world is the Texas State Capitol dome in Austin, completed in 1888 and standing at 311 feet tall.