Al-Aqsa Mosque

Arches

  1. The Eastern Arches

    The Eastern Arches consist of two huge rocks and 4 marble cylindrical pillars. The reach the eastern court…

  2. The Northeastern Arches

    They are two great arches from the sides and two cylindrical columns in the center, with 7 meters height,…

  3. Northern Arches

    The Northern Arches are located on the road that links Sharaf Al-Anbiya’a Gate with the Rock’s nave. It was…

  4. Northwestern Arches

    The Northwestern Arches consist of two big rocks on the sides and 3 cylindrical pillars in the middle. Its…

  5. The Western Arches

    The Western Arches consist of two huge rocks and 3 cylindrical pillars in the middle. They have 24 steps…

  6. The Southwestern Arches

    They are two great rocks in the sides and two marble pillars in the middle. They are 7 meters high and are…

  7. The Southern Arches

    The Southern Arches are located towards Al-Qibli Mosque and lead to the Ka’as in the middle of the southern…

  8. The Southeastern Arches

    The arches consist of two huge rocks in the sides, and two marble cylindrical pillars in the middle. They have…

Common questions

How many Arches are in Al-Aqsa Mosque?

QudsInfo lists 8 Arches in Al-Aqsa Mosque, including The Eastern Arches, The Northeastern Arches, and Northern Arches.

What is the best-known of the Arches in Al-Aqsa Mosque?

The Eastern Arches: The Eastern Arches consist of two huge rocks and 4 marble cylindrical pillars. The reach the eastern court…

The Eastern Arches