Essay Question 5:

Visit the following websites and read the information about the Dome of the Rock.

https://www.britannica.com/topic/Dome-of-the-Rock

http://www.atlastours.net/holyland/dome_of_the_rock.html

Based on the information above and information from the lectures and your textbook, answer the following questions:

1) Why is the Dome of the Rock an important Islamic building?  Why is it considered unique? List at least 3 reasons.