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The mountains in western Iran which Bahá’u’lláh and His family had to traverse on their journey to Baghdad.

Exiled in the depths of winter

Bahá’u’lláh and His family were ill-equipped for the rigors of the three-month journey to Baghdad during the winter of 1853. The route passed through snow-covered mountains in western Iran. Inadequate shelter, poor clothing, and insufficient provisions made their travel especially perilous.

Photo 1 of 5: The mountains in western Iran which Bahá’u’lláh and His family had to traverse on their journey to Baghdad.
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The mountains in western Iran which Bahá’u’lláh and His family had to traverse on their journey to Baghdad.
The mountains in western Iran which Bahá’u’lláh and His family had to traverse on their journey to Baghdad. (© Marco Prins and Jona Lendering / Courtesy: Livius, date unknown)