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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 photo of dianeaub 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 photo of csfoto csfoto 2008.03.15 at 02:39:15 PDT

  • The blue really makes the gold POP! Very nice!

    said photo of catmonster1969 catmonster1969 2008.03.05 at 14:14:01 PST

  • Again, I like the colors

    said photo of enemaria100 enemaria100 2008.03.05 at 09:44:29 PST

  • Very generous of him...

    said photo of arina223 arina223 2008.03.04 at 05:51:35 PST

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