Archaeological finds throw a wrench in construction of Beirut's long-planned high rises
Architects and archaeologists work together to continue building while preserving artifacts
By Agence France Presse (AFP)
Friday, October 17, 2008
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Ancient history is getting in the way of construction in Beirut's building boom as new archaeological discoveries delay the springing up of long-planned high rises. And the delays can be long, frustrating and expensive. Construction on a luxury 23-story residential building in the heart of the Lebanese capital, for example.
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