Sidon and Modern Lebanese History
Understand Sidon role in modern Lebanese history, from its position as capital of the south to the challenges of reconstruction after the wars that have repeatedly affected this city and the surrounding region.
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Hariri Foundation
Visit projects of the Hariri Foundation in Sidon, the philanthropic work of the Hariri family who originate from the Sidon region and have invested in the reconstruction and development of their home city through cultural, educational, and urban programs.
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War Damage and Reconstruction
See the evidence of war damage and subsequent reconstruction in Sidon, the city having suffered during the 1982 Israeli invasion and the subsequent occupation, the reconstruction efforts of the past decades visible in restored buildings.
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Palestinian Camp
Learn about the Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian refugee camp adjacent to Sidon, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon where 75,000 people have lived since 1948 in a situation that has shaped the social and political character of the city.
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Multi-Faith Community
Observe the multi-faith character of Sidon where the predominantly Sunni Muslim majority coexists with Christian communities, the city churches and mosques standing in proximity as they have through the various periods of Lebanese history.
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Contemporary Culture
Find the contemporary cultural spaces in Sidon where galleries, cultural centers, and community organizations work to develop the city cultural life, the effort to rebuild civil society after decades of conflict visible in the new institutions.
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Urban Recovery
Walk through areas of Sidon where urban recovery is visible in the restoration of historic buildings, the opening of new businesses, and the gradual return of investment to a city rebuilding itself while managing the continuing pressures of the Lebanese crisis.