Dome of the Rock pictures from israel photos on webshots

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In album: Jerusalem - the Old City (Jewish an...

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Date uploaded: Jan 30, 2008

In 1955 an extensive program of renovation was begun by the government of Jordan, with funds supplied by the Arab governments and Turkey. The work included replacement of large numbers of tiles dating back to the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, which had become dislodged by heavy rain. In 1960, as part of this restoration, the dome was covered with a durable aluminium and bronze alloy made in Italy. The restoration was completed in August 1964. In 1998 the golden dome covering was refurbished following a donation of $8.2 million by King Hussein of Jordan who sold one of his houses in London to fund the 80 kilograms of gold required.

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Fabulous idea to capture of the top of the dome! Amazing... all that gold!

said dianeaub 2008.06.24 at 16:54:52 PDT
My friend, this really attracts me so much to start seeing your another wonderful album. I love this!

said csfoto 2008.03.15 at 02:39:15 PDT
The blue really makes the gold POP! Very nice!

said catmonster1969 2008.03.05 at 14:14:01 PST
Again, I like the colors

said enemaria100 2008.03.05 at 09:44:29 PST
Very generous of him...

said arina223 2008.03.04 at 05:51:35 PST