The battle of the dome: Jerusalem. (Dome of the Rock) From: The Economist (US) | Date: May 23, 1992 | COPYRIGHT 1992 Economist Newspaper Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

The Dome of the Rock, an Islamic shrine of deep religious significance, badly needs expensive repairs. Jordan's King Hussein, a Hashemite descendent, has traditionally been in charge of such repairs, but he is in a difficult financial picture at this time. Saudi Arabia's King Fahd wants to pay for the repairs, and this has started a feud because Hussein insists he will find a way to pay for them.

ITS gleaming cupola was built to glorify Islam's third holiest place, but the Dome of ...

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