Restoration of holy shrine complete. (Dome of the Rock)

From: The Middle East | Date: June 1, 1994| Author: | Copyright information

The 21-month renovation of the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem has been completed. King Hussein of Jordan allocated $6.5 million for the massive restoration project. Under the supervision of an Irish engineering firm, Mivan, Palestinian workers strove to overcome several technical difficulties including reducing the glare of sunlight from the gold gilding. A significant portion of the restoration effort was geared towards strengthening the mosque's interior.

The third holiest mosque in the Muslim world The Dome of the Rock has been restored to its former glory by the completion of a $6.5m ...

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