Beirut's
archeology has revealed a history which dates back at least 5,000
years. In the first century B.C., the Romans colonized it and built a Law School which
remained into the Byzantine era. The city was completely destroyed in
551 due to an earthquake, tidal wave and fire striking it all at once.
It was later invaded successively by the Arab Muslim forces, the Crusaders,
the Mamlukes and the Ottomans. The latter controlled Beirut for 400
years until they were defeated by the Allies in 1918. After
that, the city witnessed progressive development until 1975 when it
was destroyed by war. In 1992, a massive construction project to
rebuild the city center was started. Today one can enjoy the
architectural beauty of the renovated structures within the Beirut
Central District.
To further discover Beirut, check out its touristic
sites.
Beirut's
archeology has revealed a history which dates back at least 5,000
years. In the first century B.C., the Romans colonized it and built a Law School which
remained into the Byzantine era. The city was completely destroyed in
551 due to an earthquake, tidal wave and fire striking it all at once.
It was later invaded successively by the Arab Muslim forces, the Crusaders,
the Mamlukes and the Ottomans. The latter controlled Beirut for 400
years until they were defeated by the Allies in 1918. After
that, the city witnessed progressive development until 1975 when it
was destroyed by war. In 1992, a massive construction project to
rebuild the city center was started. Today one can enjoy the
architectural beauty of the renovated structures within the 