Al-Aqsa Mosque
Hilltop Islamic sanctuary
Al-Aqsa Mosque is an Islamic holy site in the Old City of Jerusalem, part of a complex Muslims call the Noble Sanctuary and Jews call the Temple Mount.
Built in the 8th century, it is considered the third holiest site in Islam after Mecca and Medina.
The mosque and surrounding compound are a persistent flashpoint in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: Clashes erupted at Al-Aqsa during Ramadan.
Also spelled al-Aqsa.
Jerusalem's contested sacred plateau
- Dome of the RockIslamic shrine on Temple Mount
- Old CityPreserved walled urban center
- Western WallTemple Mount retaining stones
- Mount MoriahSacred Jerusalem hilltop
Holy Land · Lions Gate · Golden Gate · City of David · Mount of Olives · Zion · Solomon's Temple
Deep, loyal commitment
- spiritual journeyPursuit of transcendent meaning
- pilgrimReligious journey-taker
- visitationOfficial or formal visit
- prayerAddress to deity
blessing · Ramadan · Eid · Friday prayers · worshippers · gathering · sacred · holy site
Arab popular rebellion
- clashesViolent encounters or disagreements
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
- occupationOne's regular paid work
- tensionStretched or strained state
storming · incursion · raids · protests · sovereignty · status quo · closure · checkpoints
Cultural arm of UN
- World HeritageUNESCO-protected significant sites
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- archaeologyStudy of physical remnants
- OttomanMember of Turkish dynasty
restoration · conservation · architecture · mosaics · calligraphy · dome · columns · arches
Address to deity
Worthy of reverence
- holyDedicated to the divine
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
- worshipReligious reverence and praise
congregation · sanctuary · refuge · courtyards · gardens · cypress trees · olive trees · fountains
Temple Mount
Jerusalem's contested sacred plateau
- Dome of the RockIslamic shrine on Temple Mount
- Old CityPreserved walled urban center
- Western WallTemple Mount retaining stones
Mount Moriah · Holy Land · Lions Gate · Golden Gate · City of David · Mount of Olives · Zion · Solomon's Temple
devotion
Deep, loyal commitment
- spiritual journeyPursuit of transcendent meaning
- pilgrimReligious journey-taker
- visitationOfficial or formal visit
prayer · blessing · Ramadan · Eid · Friday prayers · worshippers · gathering · sacred · holy site · Palestinian
intifada
Arab popular rebellion
- clashesViolent encounters or disagreements
- escalationProgressive increase in intensity
- occupationOne's regular paid work
tension · storming · incursion · raids · protests · sovereignty · status quo · closure · checkpoints · settlers
UNESCO
Cultural arm of UN
- World HeritageUNESCO-protected significant sites
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- archaeologyStudy of physical remnants
Ottoman · restoration · conservation · architecture · mosaics · calligraphy · dome · columns · arches · minaret
prayer
Address to deity
sacred
Worthy of reverence
- holyDedicated to the divine
- reverenceProfound admiring respect
- tranquilityUndisturbed peacefulness
worship · congregation · sanctuary · refuge · courtyards · gardens · cypress trees · olive trees · fountains · serenity
Al-Aqsa MosqueWestern Wall
Temple Mount retaining stones
St. Peter's Basilica · Vatican · synagogue · cathedral · Hindu temple
Al-Aqsa MosqueTemple Mount
Jerusalem's contested sacred plateau
Western Wall · Second Temple · First Temple · Solomon's Temple