The Great Mansions of Beirut: What are Their Stories, & Who Did or Do They Belong to? [Student Presentation]
Student Presenter: Tarek Amro, Lycée Français de New York
Date: July 29, 2023
Tarek takes us on a deep dive about the great mansions of Beirut. He talks about the historical setting of when these palaces were built, and their architectural characteristics. He also explores three particular palaces, the families that inhabited them and the legacy they maintained.
Tarek Amro is a Junior at Lycée Français de New York, in New York. He is one of the 6 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Connect 5th Cohort.
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About Global Connect
afikra Global Connect is a one-of-kind 8-week course designed for high school students interested in exploring the Arab World's histories and cultures and connecting with other stellar leading students worldwide. Global Connect is supported by the University of Chicago’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies & the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.