Jerusalem 691 The Dome of the Rock and Umayyad Ambition

In 691 CE, Jerusalem's skyline changed forever when the Umayyad caliph Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan completed the Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount. This episode explores why he built it — from the rebellion in Mecca that threatened the Hajj to the need to rival the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Lucas and Luna discuss the architectural brilliance, the Byzantine influence on the mosaics, the anti-Trinitarian inscriptions, and the enduring mystery of the Foundation Stone. They also examine the broader Umayyad project: al-Aqsa's expansion, the shift of the Islamic world's focus, and the tensions with the Christian and Jewish communities. A story of faith, politics, and one of the most recognizable monuments on Earth.

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