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Maghie Ghali

Daily blackouts put Lebanon’s ancient artefacts at risk

A roman mosaic near the entrance of the National Museum of Beirut [Maghie Ghali/Al Jazeera]

Beirut, Lebanon – The severe power shortages plaguing Lebanon are not only hitting homes and private institutions, but are also affecting major cultural centres and putting priceless exhibits at risk.

The National Museum of Beirut experienced even worse blackouts than usual over two weeks in August, receiving only one or two hours a day of state-provided electricity, with no funds for generator fuel.

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