Race Against Time: How luxury developers are wiping out ancient Beirut
A version of this story was published in Monocle Magazine, August 2018 By Habib Battah Just across the…
Grand Sofar Hotel: A case for preservation
At a time when so many historic sites are being demolished in Lebanon, it’s refreshing to see that…
New excavations across downtown Beirut, Saifi and Martyr’s Square
Archaeological excavations have been mushrooming across downtown Beirut over recent months, providing a glimpse at how the city…
How did ancient Beirut get tossed in a pile?
In the shadow of the towers of new Beirut, the ruins of ancient Beirut have literally been dismembered…
Demolition of Art Deco building resumes, despite governor’s order
Two years ago the Governor of Beirut issued an order to stop demolition of this historically listed Art…
Inside Beit Beirut
Beit Beirut, Lebanon’s first memory museum, is finally getting ready to open its doors. After at least a…
Beirut heritage activist receives French medal of honor
Preserving heritage is not usually a very acceptable activity in Beirut. Activists are routinely harassed for documenting it–sometimes…