In January 2011, multiple videos surfaced showing a bright, spherical object descending silently above the Dome of the Rock before hovering and then shooting vertically into the sky at extreme speed. The footage, filmed from different vantage points, appeared to show the object emitting brief flashes before departure, sparking global debate. While skeptics suggested CGI or flares, no conclusive proof of fabrication was established, and the site’s religious significance amplified the mystery.