Beirut 1891: The Railroad That Connected Lebanon to the World

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the construction of the Beirut-Damascus railway, a French-backed project that transformed Lebanon's economy and society in the late Ottoman era. They discuss the engineering challenges of crossing the Mount Lebanon range, the role of the Ottoman governor and French investors, the impact on local trade and the silk industry, and the railway's legacy in shaping modern Lebanon. Specific names and terms include the Société des Chemins de Fer Ottomans d'Anatolie, the Bekaa Valley, the Damascus Gate, and the role of the qabaday in labor disputes.

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