Baalbek’s Wasted Potential: Ancient Ruins, Empty Streets
Résumé
In r/Lebanon, a visitor reflects on Baalbek’s remarkable archaeological site and the contrast with the surrounding town. The post describes extensive political flags, empty shops and cafes, and neglected streets, arguing that better upkeep and visitor amenities could unlock Baalbek’s tourism potential.
Baalbek - What a wasted opportunity
First off, I was in awe the entire time at the site. Incredible and we were the only family which is crazy.
For 30 mins after Zahle to Baalbek it's constant barrage of black and red Flags, khomenei and mojtaba ..
When you get to sa7et Baalbek day3a .. gigantic Nasrallah , and some other guys posters at the roundabout and complete overwhelming flags and shit. They must have spent a fortune on 1000s of flags.
It is to a level of worship at this point ..
The area surrounding the 2al3a was dirty and empty shops and cafes.
In another world, the baladiye would realize we could have a Boom here and make 2al3a views , clean up streets, make it more welcoming and it would put so many cities b jaybeta ... So much potential and Zero vision.
Post Author: /u/Popular_Math_8503
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