Perhaps its establishment dates back to the Umayyad period because it linked the mosque with the rock. The first time they were restored was in by the Fatimid’s in 429 AH / 1038 AD, and the second was in the Ottoman era, during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hameed II, in 1893 (1310 A.H.). They are three cylindrical columns in the middle. In addition, the left are two great arches, with no establishment inscription. They were mentioned by Nasir Khusro using the name of the "shrine of the Prophet". *In the era of the Supreme Islamic Council, the arches provided with a sundial, designed by the engineer of Council Rushdi Imam in 1345 AH / 1927 AD.
The Southern Arches
The Southern Arches are located towards Al-Qibli Mosque and lead to the Ka’as in the middle of the southern side of the Rock’s nave.
- Built
- 1310 AH / 1893 CE
- Built by
- The Umayyads
- Era
- Ottoman
- Place
- Al-Aqsa Mosque
Arches
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All (8)The Southeastern Arches
The arches consist of two huge rocks in the sides, and two marble cylindrical pillars in the middle. They have 19 stone steps. They are about 6.5 - 7 meters high.
The Eastern Arches
The Eastern Arches consist of two huge rocks and 4 marble cylindrical pillars. The reach the eastern court of the Rock’s nave, by 25 steps. They are 6.5 meters high.
The Northeastern Arches
They are two great arches from the sides and two cylindrical columns in the center, with 7 meters height, the arches are located on the eastern side of Al-Aqsa Mosque and specifically the northern end of the Dome of the Rock.
Northern Arches
The Northern Arches are located on the road that links Sharaf Al-Anbiya’a Gate with the Rock’s nave.
Northwestern Arches
The Northwestern Arches consist of two big rocks on the sides and 3 cylindrical pillars in the middle. Its stone ladder has 23 steps. The arches are 7 meters high.
The Western Arches
The Western Arches consist of two huge rocks and 3 cylindrical pillars in the middle. They have 24 steps that lead to the Rock’s nave from the western court of the mosque.
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 connected to a stone staircase which consists of twenty-four steps. There is a small niche in the wall.