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The [[Dome of the Rock]], built by Muslim conqueror Omar in 692, stands on site of the former Temple. The central area of this structure was the Temple's inner sanctuary, or Holy of Holies.<ref>Ritmeyer, Leen, "[https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/contested-temple-mount-history/ The So-Called “Elusive” Location of the Temple in Jerusalem]," ''Biblical Archaeology Review'', October 13, 2015.</ref>
The [[Dome of the Rock]], built by Muslim conqueror Omar in 692, stands on site of the former Temple. The central area of this structure was the Temple's inner sanctuary, or Holy of Holies.<ref>Ritmeyer, Leen, "[https://www.biblicalarchaeology.org/daily/news/contested-temple-mount-history/ The So-Called “Elusive” Location of the Temple in Jerusalem]," ''Biblical Archaeology Review'', October 13, 2015.</ref>
The Koran says that Mohammed ascended to heaven at the "further mosque" or ''al Aqsa''. Although present al Aqsa Mosque was built centuries after the Koran was written, it is traditionally considered to be the site of this ascension. The mosque is on site of the Israelite royal palace and is also on Temple Mount. The Dome is considered to be part al Aqsa complex, but Islam does not grant it a special status in its own right.<ref>"[http://aboutislam.net/counseling/ask-about-islam/dome-rock-al-aqsa-mosque/ Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Same?]", ''About Islam''</ref>
The Koran says that Mohammed ascended to heaven at the "further mosque" or ''al Aqsa''. Although present al Aqsa Mosque was built centuries after the Koran was written, it is traditionally considered to be the site of this ascension. The mosque is on the site of the Israelite royal palace. Muslim authorities consider the Dome to be part the al Aqsa complex, but they do not grant it a special status in its own right.<ref>"[http://aboutislam.net/counseling/ask-about-islam/dome-rock-al-aqsa-mosque/ Dome of the Rock and Al-Aqsa Mosque: The Same?]", ''About Islam''.</ref>
In 12th century, the Crusaders called the Dome the "Temple of God." The Al-Aqsa served as a Crusader palace and was headquarters of the [[Knights Templar]].
In 12th century, the Crusaders called the Dome the "Temple of God." The Al-Aqsa served as a Crusader palace and was headquarters of the [[Knights Templar]].