The Dome of the Rock and its Umayyad Mosaic Inscriptions

Focusing on the Dome of the Rock's mosaic inscriptions, this book offers a new interpretation of its meanings at the time of its construction in the late seventh century. It analyzes the significant surviving texts, placing them within the context of Late Antique monumental writing and the ideological concerns of the Umayyad elite. The study also incorporates contemporary Islamic artifacts, providing a comprehensive view of the political and cultural landscape during the 680s and 690s. Lavishly illustrated, it includes detailed drawings of the mosaic inscription.