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Because Shrine of the Báb was built out of love, great attention to detail was given even in those places not commonly seen. 
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Top:  Tourists usually ask about the cost of the 12,000 gold tiles on the dome.  The tiles were covered in gold by fire-glazing and cost about a $1 each at the time of purchase (W-1)

 

Left:  The union between the two structures can be seen in the lower right corner.  The lighter stone of the original Shrine is below the darker stone of the superstructure.

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