Curated OER
Visit the Dome of the Rock
Students research the aspects of Dome of the Rock. They investigate the Noble Sanctuary, architectural features of the Dome of the Rock and the early Moslem Age.
Other
The Noble Sanctuary Online Guide
This site presents a detailed guide to Al-Haram al-Sharif, the Noble Sanctuary, in Jerusalem. Content includes a history of the area, as well as detailed information on various aspects of the sanctuary including the "Dome of the Rock."
Other
Saudi Aramco World: Virtual Walking Tour: Al Haram Al Sharif (Dome of the Rock)
Virtual walking tour of the Dome of the Rock.
Smart History
Smarthistory: The Dome of the Rock (Qubbat Al Sakhra)
Learn about the Dome of the Rock located in Old Jerusalem, one of the earliest surviving buildings from the Islamic world. Links to additional resources.
BBC
Bbc: Jerusalem in Pictures
A series of photos of various sites of religious importance in the city. It contains a full view of the city as seen from Mount Olive.
PBS
Pbs: Jewels of Islamic Architecture
Photographs and filmed footage of five Islamic architectural masterpieces: Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, the Mosque of Ibn Tulun in Cairo, the Great Mosque of Damascus, the Alhambra in Granada, and the Mosque of Shaykh Lutfallah in...
Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Imfa: Jerusalem the Eternal City
A pictorial tour from Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the most famous of Jerusalem's archaeological sites starting with the "City of David," and ending with the "Western Wall," the only wall of the temple mount left standing after...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Introduction to Islam
This short introduction to Islam covers the origins and the life of Muhammad the Prophet, the Qur'an, and the four "rightly-guided" Caliphs.
Other
The Story of the First Crusade: An Overview
An in-depth overview of the major events of the First Crusade.
Other
The Hope: The Dome of the Rock Gallery
This site presents a series of photographs and artwork depicting the The Dome of the Rock, the earliest remaining Islamic monument.
Curated OER
Gold Dome of the Dome of the Rock Mosque, a Blue Tiled Building, Framed by Trees
A series of photos of various sites of religious importance in the city. It contains a full view of the city as seen from Mount Olive.