Urban Beirut
Beirut the capital of Lebanon was a port town that flourished under the rule of many foreign empires. Today it is covered largely by modern urban constructions. Ancient walls and structures have become an integral part of monumental buildings. Beirut is an ancient city filled with historical artifacts. Recent situations changed it dramatically. Beirut is now one of the largest urban archeological site in the world.
The whole ancient city, its suburbs and cemeteries are being preserved despite the urban constructions and development. Beirut is also rich in urban construction history with the city existing for 8,000 years of human history. It records the processes of urban foundation, growth, decline and abandonment with its archaeological record.