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The History of Jerusalem: The Most Contested City on Earth — Fexingo History
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Jerusalem's Dome of the Rock: Art, Power & Umayyad Legacy

5 min•6 maj 2026

Lucas and Luna explore the construction of the Dome of the Rock under Caliph Abd al-Malik in 691 CE. They discuss the political context—the rivalry with Mecca during the Zubayrid revolt—and the monument's architectural innovations, including the first great dome in Islamic architecture and Byzantine-inspired mosaics. Lucas explains the Quranic inscriptions that challenged Christian theology and how the building asserted Islam's supremacy. They also touch on the structure's function as a shrine, not a mosque, and its role in the Umayyad power struggle with Mecca. The episode highlights the blend of faith, politics, and art in one of Jerusalem's most iconic landmarks.

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