+++ Due to the current situation in Lebanon and across the region, as well as the resulting travel restrictions, Laure Salloum is unfortunately unable to travel as planned. For this reason, it has been decided to postpone the lecture scheduled for 25 March. The new date will be announced as soon as the international situation allows. +++ 

The Israeli attacks on Lebanon directly affected several archaeological and historic areas, causing serious damage to important landmarks. However, not all the damaged places were strictly archaeological monuments. Many of them were also part of the community’s collective memory and everyday life. This lecture focuses on one example: Baalbek, ancient Heliopolis. During the conflict, sections of the Roman and Arab city walls were destroyed, as well as Al-Manshiyya, a historic building located near the entrance to the Roman city. Although the fighting has largely stopped, these structures have not yet been restored. They remain as physical reminders of both the war and the slow pace of post-conflict recovery. The case of Al-Manshiyya is particularly meaningful. Before its destruction, the building was often seen as an obstacle to the visual appearance of the archaeological site. Yet after it was lost, it became clear how important it was to the people of Baalbek. It was not just a building, but a place connected to memories, daily life, and local identity.