ASIA-ISRAEL
WORLD FAMOUS BUILDINGS
From 'Explore worldwide'1999',The world atlas of Architecture' John Julius Norwich/Portland House,1988,
Dome
of the Rock
Jerusalem/Palestine
Jerusalem-a
splendid mosque on Temple Mount. In 684
for Islamic temple and construction system is bearing masonry
of Early Islamic style. Earliest Islamic monument, begun 684. octagonal plan. View
from the Mount of Olives and the last Friday in ramadan draws Muslims to the
octagonal dome, site of mohammed's asension into heaven-Islam's third most holest shrine. Photo by Haenam Lee.
Court Scene
Jerusalem
Photo by Haenam Lee.
Church of the Ascension
Jerusalem
Photo by Haenam Lee.
Bethesda
Jerusalem
Jesus healed the sick man near these medicinal baths Jn5. Photo by Haenam Lee.
