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In Baalbeck, concern for heritage grows

Israeli strikes destroyed a building dating from the French mandate and damaged the iconic Palmyra Hotel, as well as several churches and public infrastructure near the UNESCO World Heritage-listed site.

In Baalbeck, concern for heritage grows

The Menchiyeh building, destroyed by an Israeli strike on Nov. 6. (Photo courtesy of Mohammad Charaf.)

“Do you see the photo of the Menchiyeh building circulating on social media? Well, I took that photo,” says Mohammad Charaf, a doctoral student in archaeological history and a painter living in Baalbeck, summarizing his love for the ancient stones...
“Do you see the photo of the Menchiyeh building circulating on social media? Well, I took that photo,” says Mohammad Charaf, a doctoral student in archaeological history and a painter living in Baalbeck, summarizing his love for the ancient stones...