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Bayt al-Maqdis

Bayt al-Maqdis, also known as Al-Haram al-Sharif or the Noble Sanctuary, is a historic and religious site in Jerusalem. It is considered one of the holiest places in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. The site houses the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock, which features the Foundation Stone believed to be the spot where the Prophet Muhammad ascended to heaven and where the Jewish Temple once stood. It has been a center of spiritual significance, pilgrimage, and historical events for thousands of years, symbolizing religious reverence and complex cultural heritage.