The restoration was completed in August 1964. In 1965, as part of this restoration, the dome was covered with a durable aluminum and bronze alloy made in Italy, that replaced the lead exterior. The Doctor rejected Copper's request to travel with him, though, as Copper had accidentally brought more than enough credits to live comfortably on Earth, he left to start a new life for himself, while the Doctor set out on his own, (TV: Voyage of the Damned) stopping at UNIT to recommend Martha for a job as a way of thanking her for everything. The 2007 Christmas special written by Russell T DaviesMusic by Murray GoldCredit me if used :PMusic List:00:00 - Titanic Crash00:16 - Welcome to Christmas01. The work included replacement of large numbers of tiles dating back to the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, which had become dislodged by heavy rain. In 1955, an extensive program of renovation was begun by the government of Jordan, with funds supplied by the Arab governments and Turkey. Haj Amin Al-Husseini, appointed Grand Mufti by the British, along with Yacoub Al Ghussein implemented restoration of Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. This probably isn't in the same league opposite many more show-defining Christmas specials, but 'Voyage of the Damned' still has plenty to offer Doctor Who fans. During the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent the exterior of the Dome of the Rock was covered with Iznik tiles. With the Doctor having to helm the Titanic to safety as it plummets towards the Earth, we get quite a rousing final descent. Filiming starts next week so we should be getting in some infomation very soon. The Dome is in the shape of a Byzantine martyrium, a structure intended for the housing and veneration of saintly relics, and is an excellent example of middle Byzantine art. This years Doctor Who Christams special is called Voyage of the Damned and from what we saw at the end of the Chistmas special is based around the Titanic. In 637 CE, Jerusalem surrendered to the Rashidun Caliphate army during the Muslim conquest of Syria.
It was constructed on the site of the Second Jewish Temple, which was destroyed during the Roman Siege of Jerusalem in 70 CE. The Dome of the Rock is located at the visual center of a platform known as the Temple Mount.