The Prison City of Akko

 

 

This is the location where the prisoners entered the Prison City of Akko. Baha'u'llah named it the "Most Great Prison". They were taken to Haifa by steam ship and then by small boats to Akko. After an 8 hour trip in these boats they were ordered into the water. The prisoners included a number of women. Abdul' Baha refused and insisted they bring chairs so that the women could be carried to the shore by the men. His demand was carried out. They entered the city by the sea gate which is no longer exists. It was located at the end of the point. The Abu Cristo restaurant is located there today.   

 

 

 The Land Gate

 

 

The Citadel where the Holy Family was held prisoner for 2 years, 2 months, and 5 days. They occupied the upper floor.

 

 

The moat completely surrounded the citadel during the time of Baha'u'llah.

 

 

Here you can see the barracks where Abdul' Baha and other prisoners where held. The sculpture is of the Jewish Heroes who where held here during Israel's struggle to become an independent state. This site is owned by the state of Israel and they maintain the Baha'i Holy sites at this location.

 

 

The door to Baha'u'llah's cell.

 

 

The lower arches are part of the crusader fort. This was filled with rubble until recently.

 

 

This is roughly the view the friends would have when trying to visit Baha'u'llah. Spies were stationed at the land gate and stop the Baha'is from entering the city. Baha'u'llah would hold a white handkerchief out the window so the friends could see him.

 

 

This is near where the friends would stand trying to see Baha'u'llah.

 

 

This will mark the end of my Pilgrimage Report. This is the stairwell at the House of 'Abbud where Baha'u'llah lived after being allowed to leave the citadel. He lived here for about 7 years. I was a bad boy and didn't always have my camera with me so key parts are missing. I didn't take photos and the House of Abdula Pasha or The Mansion at Mazra'ih. Enjoy.