The Dome of the Rock, or Mosque of Omar.

The Dome of the Rock, or Mosque of Omar.

Image Description from historic lecture booklet: "This octagonal building with a blue dome stands directly over the rock where the altar arose in front of the ancient temple. It is commonly called "The Mosque of Omar", but it is not a mosque nor was it built by the Caliph Omar. Yet it is regarded by Mohammedan as one of the most holy places upon the earth, and next in sacredness to the great mosque of Mecca in Arabia. You notice that the buildin is two colors, the upper part dark, the lower light. The upper part is faced with porcelain tiles, the lower part with marble. The smaller domed building on the right, it is said , was built as a model for the larger edifice, and is called "the judgment seat of David." We will walk across the rockly plateau, take off our shoes, or cover them with slippers, and step inside the Dome of the Rock." Original Collection: Visual Instruction Department Lantern Slides Item Number: P217:set 013 029 You can find this image by searching for the item number by clicking here. Want more? You can find more digital resources online. We're happy for you to share this digital image within the spirit of The Commons; however, certain restrictions on high quality reproductions of the original physical version may apply. To read more about what “no known restrictions” means, please visit the Special Collections & Archives website, or contact staff at the OSU Special Collections & Archives Research Center for details. Image by OSU Special Collections & Archives : Commons