Noble Sanctuary Online Guide Glimpses of History Muslim Jerusalem The Dome of the Rock The Al-Aqsa Mosque Other Structures in the Noble Sanctuary Islam and the Noble Sanctuary Contents Comments & Questions We appreciate your comments and suggestions to improve this site, and will try to answer any questions you may have about the Noble Sanctuary.

The Online Guide to Al-Haram al-Sharif in Jerusalem AT THE HEART OF JERUSALEM is the Noble Sanctuary, Al-Haram al-Sharif, enclosing over 35 acres of fountains, gardens, buildings and domes. At its southernmost end is Al-Aqsa Mosque and at its centre the celebrated Dome of the Rock. The entire area is regarded as a mosque and comprises nearly one sixth of the walled city of Jerusalem. The Noble Sanctuary is one of the three most important sites in Islam, and a showcase for Islamic architecture and design from Umayyad to Ottoman times that continues as an important religious and educational centre for Muslims to the present day.Th You are welcome to browse through this Online Guide to the Noble Sanctuary.