Summary
Monument to peace
French artist Armand Fernandez has created a 5,000-ton monument to symbolize peace in Lebanon after a 15-year civil war. The structure, which is located outside the Lebanese Ministry of Defense at Yarze, contains real Soviet T-55 tanks, artillery and armored vehicles embedded in concrete. The monument was unveiled in 1996 to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the Lebanese Army. Fernandez believes that art plays a key role in the attainment of peace and prosperity in any society.See the full content of this document
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Lebanon's peace: cast in stone?
Pre-war Lebanon seemed to offer something for everyone - a world-famous casino, lavish hotels, nightclubs and fine cuisine - ear...
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