
Musalla Marwan
Just below the paved courtyard in the
southeast corner of the Sanctuary lies the vast vaulted subterranean
area referred to mistakenly as Solomon's Stables. The actual
construction is Umayyad, dating back to the 8th century, its
original purpose to level the courtyard above. Musalla Marwan
now provides space for part of the overflow from the Al-Aqsa
Mosque building of the thousands of worshippers who gather each
week in the Noble Sanctuary for the Friday prayer.

Inside Musalla Marwan - facing South
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