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Site where the moat that surrounded Tabríz existed; where the Báb’s body was thrown. Moat is now filled in and shops built over it. Archival photo. 35_ACT13
A sketch of the Báb’s remains
Regarding the sketch of the remains made by order of the Russian consul, Hájí ‘Alí-‘Askar recounted to Nabíl:
An official of the Russian consulate, to whom I was related, showed me that same sketch on the very day it was drawn. It was such a faithful portrait of the Báb that I looked upon! No bullet had struck His forehead, His cheeks, or His lips. I gazed upon a smile which seemed to be still lingering upon His countenance. His body, however, had been severely mutilated. I could recognise the arms and head of His companion, who seemed to be holding Him in his embrace. As I gazed horror-struck upon that haunting picture, … I turned away my face in anguish and, regaining my house, locked myself within my room. For three days and three nights, I could neither sleep nor eat, so overwhelmed was I with emotion.36_ACT13
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