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The Nahr al-Kalb tunnel in 2019. (Credit: Onceinawhile/Wikimedia Commons, free of rights) Add as preferred on Google BEIRUT — A project by the municipality of Dbayeh to erect a large Lebanese flag near the archaeological site of Nahr al-Kalb ahead of Independence Day, on Nov. 22, has resurfaced for the second consecutive year, reigniting controversy.The Culture Ministry says it has not authorized the concrete base intended to support the flagpole. The municipality, on the other hand, says it obtained approval from the Ministry of Public Works and that the work is being carried out outside the archaeological zone. Paul Abi Rached, environmental activist and president of the organization Terre Liban, is concerned about the impact on the heritage of the site and says his association has filed a complaint with UNESCO. The Ministry of Public Works did not respond to L’Orient Today's requests for comment at the time of publication.The project is not new.... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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