A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 536
his purpose the site of theold Temple of the Jews was assigned to him by the patriarch ; thatspot being considered sacred by the Moslems, on account of the noc-turnal visit of the Prophet, and because they then wished to conciliatethe Jews, while at the same time the spot was held accursed by… … 970. Plan of the Mosque el-Aksah at Jerusalem. Scale 100 ft. to 1 in. capable of holding three thousand people, and constructed on the ruinsof some more ancient edifice.1 The troubles which, during the next half-century, succeeded themurder of Ali and his sons, seem to have been unfavourable…
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