Religious Architecture

Religious Architecture

Introduction

In this paper, we will be discussing the three different architectures which are formed due to the influence of some religion.

Dome of the Rock

The Dome of the Rock is the most famous sanctuary of Islam in Jerusalem and one of most important of the whole Islamic world. Completed in 691 by Byzantine artists and craftsmen, it is the Islamic world's oldest building which is still in existence today. Located in al-Haram al-Sharif (Noble Sanctuary) - the sacred area for the three monotheistic religions - it is still the architectural symbol of the city, due to the ...