Our hotel rests just outside the Damascus Gate of old Jerusalem. Inside the city walls the area is divided into Jewish, Muslim, Christian and Armenian Quarters. Many who live inside practice their faith devoutly—many also dispute who should have claim over the area where the Dome of the Rock is Built. We aren’t allowed inside the shrine, but from the outside the dome is like pure sunshine—it is actually covered with gold.
When we walk the street here it is fascinating. For the people who live here it is complicated. Security is high. You are Always in my Prayers. Love Mom. P.S. Someone in our group could enter the Dome as a Muslim and passed on this video—it is quite beautiful
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2/15/2019 07:00:36 am
We are very interested in the Dome of the Rock. Do you know how old is the Dome of the Rock? How long did it take to build the Dome of the Rock? How tall is the Dome of the Rock?
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Ray
2/15/2019 07:38:25 am
The Dome of the Rock is an Islamic shrine located on the Temple Mount was initially completed in 691 and rebuilt in 1022. In one of the more recent refurbishings in 1993, the golden dome covering was refurbished using the 80 kilograms of gold. It is 20 meters high.
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W3B
2/15/2019 07:51:18 am
Wow the city looks beautiful.
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Ray
2/15/2019 07:59:07 am
Yes the Dome and the city is beautiful. We were on the Mount of Olives looking at the city. Only Muslims are allowed into the Dome.
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Phoenix
2/15/2019 08:12:12 am
I SAY WOW!
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Diane
2/15/2019 11:02:06 am
It really was amazing.
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phoenix
2/15/2019 08:15:02 am
How big that thing
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Diane
2/15/2019 11:02:52 am
It is 20 metres high.
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Abbi
2/19/2019 06:48:35 am
Abbi notices a lot of patterns on the walls of the Dome.
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Diane
2/19/2019 03:19:05 pm
Muslim religious Art is usually mainly patterns rather than people.
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Mason
2/19/2019 06:50:24 am
Mason wonders why only Muslims are allowed in the Dome of the Rock?
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Diane
2/19/2019 03:22:32 pm
It is an important Shrine for Muslims as they believe their prophet went to heaven from there. Jews and Christians believe they should have that spot because it is important to them too. So there is a lot of tension. You can not even read a bible or wear a cross or Star of David near the shrine or nearby mosque. It is very high security. We felt lucky to be able to see the outside.
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