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Historical photo of the Mansion at Bahjí where Bahá’u’lláh spent the final years of His life.

Bahá’u’lláh moves to Bahjí

In September 1879 ‘Abdu’l-Bahá rented a mansion that had been built by ‘Údí Khammár near ‘Akká. Named Bahjí (Delight), it was to be the home of Bahá’u’lláh for the remaining twelve and a half years of His life.

Photo 1 of 10: Historical photo of the Mansion at Bahjí where Bahá’u’lláh spent the final years of His life.
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Historical photo of the Mansion at Bahjí where Bahá’u’lláh spent the final years of His life.
Historical photo of the Mansion at Bahjí where Bahá’u’lláh spent the final years of His life. (Bahá'í World Centre archives, 1900-1920)