What became of Beirut's 1960s jet-set playgrounds

CNN

For several decades the name "Beirut" has conjured images of devastation and danger.

But not so long ago, it enjoyed a reputation as a playground for the world's most affluent tourists.
In the 1950s, a sudden influx of foreign money led to the creation of the Middle East's very own piece of La Dolce Vita on the Mediterranean.

From: CNN
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