CCulture & Heritage Read More Art brings life to the ruins of Beit MeribyHabib BattahJan 2, 2022 Too often on this site, I have covered the destruction of ancient ruins in favor of new developments.…
CCulture & Heritage Read More Minister says ruins to be preserved after photos leakedbyHabib BattahMay 21, 2013 Daily Star In a surprise announcement, Culture Minister Gaby Layoun said today that ancient Roman and Byzantine ruins…
CCulture & Heritage Read More Hidden mosaics could mark Lebanon’s oldest churchbyHabib BattahMay 19, 2013 In addition to the possible Roman gate and road revealed in a previous post, the Landmark site dig…
CCulture & Heritage Read More Stealing a peek at the past: Riad al Solh digbyHabib BattahMay 11, 2013 Stalled since it was announced in 2004, Jean Nouvel’s Landmark mall and tower development has become one of…
Read More Trouble in Byzantium… againbyHabib BattahApr 10, 2013 It’s that time of month again. What’s wrong with those crazy Lebanese? Time magazine tells all in another…