Wednesday, September 23, 2009

The Eight Arcades (Qanatirs) to Enter the 'Dome of the Rock'-Temple Mount, Jerusalem.

There are eight Arcades (qanatir) which lead to the raised platform where 'Dome of the Rock' stands. According to Muslim tradition, scales (mawazin) to weigh the souls of humanity will be hung from these Arcades at the end of time . Following are the eight arcades arranged clockwise from the East Qanatir facing the Golden Gate.

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