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Robert Mouawad Private Museum, Private museum in Zokak el-Blat, Lebanon

The Robert Mouawad Private Museum exhibits rare books, Chinese porcelain, ceramics, Byzantine mosaics, Roman marble sculptures, pottery, weapons, carpets, and jewelry collections.

The museum occupies a neo-gothic palace constructed in 1891 by Lebanese politician Henri Philippe Pharaoun, who incorporated Islamic art elements into its design.

The museum contains decorative wooden panels from the 17th century, Byzantine icons, Mamluk ceramics, and classical statuary that represent both oriental and occidental influences.

Located at coordinates 33°53′43″N 35°29′56″E in downtown Beirut, the museum opened on May 11, 2006, and currently undergoes extensive refurbishment.

The collection includes the Mouawad-produced Fantasy Bra, decorated with precious stones and estimated at 11 million US dollars.

Location: Beirut

Inception: 2006

Website: http://rmpm.info

GPS coordinates: 33.89532,35.49898

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:22

Archaeological sites in Lebanon: museums, ancient remnants, historical collections

Lebanon preserves thousands of years of human settlement through archaeological sites and museum collections spread across the country. Phoenician ruins are adjacent to Roman monuments, while medieval fortresses mark periods of the Crusades and Ottoman rule. In Beirut, the National Museum houses artifacts covering all the country's historical eras, and the Mim Mineral Museum displays over 2,000 specimens from around the world. Along the coast, Sidon features a 13th-century maritime fortress and the Echmoun temple, a Phoenician complex built in the 7th century BCE. Collections extend well beyond classical archaeology. The Saint-Joseph University Prehistory Museum documents prehistoric occupation in Lebanon, while the Byblos Fossil Museum showcases more than 200 petrified specimens illustrating regional geological history. These institutions provide a thorough overview of the human and natural evolution of this Mediterranean area, from early settlements to Ottoman and modern periods.

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