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Additional Commentary - The small white structure above the red-roofed building is the original six rooms of the Shrine of the Báb. The building was constructed by 'Abdu'l-Bahá between 1900 and 1908. On March 21, 1909 'Abdu'l-Bahá (with Shoghi Effendi present) laid the body of the Báb to rest in the floor of that Shrine. The German Colony mentioned above is a reference to the Templars who left their native Germany to await the 'Return' of Christ in Haifa in the 19th century. (See drawing and map on pp. 374 and 375 of King of Glory.)

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