Dome of the Rock

Abstract

A view of the Dome of the Rock from the Southeast. The shrine is the earliest surviving Islamic monument, dating from the late 7th century AD.

Description

A view of the stairs and arcade leading up to the platform of the Dome of the Rock. The building rests on a raised platform to which access is provided by eight sets of stairs. These stairs are topped by arcades, as seen in this image, which form a sort of ring around the building.

Image Notes

Photograph created 1977. Photograph processed April 1977. Formerly cataloged as B01.008. No notes written on the slide or index.

Identifier A.008
Collection A: Jerusalem
Location Jerusalem, Israel/Palestine
Year 1977
Batch Stamp APR 77F7
Written Date 1977
Printed Date April, 1977
General Location Dome of the Rock/Qubbat as-Sakhrah
Camera Location Dome of the Rock from SE
Precision Likely
Angle 305 degrees NW