The Beiruter

Long before today’s schools, these institutions were already teaching generations of Lebanese. From École des Trois Docteurs to Saint Joseph–Antoura and Makassed, this article explores the stories, struggles and legacies behind some of Lebanon’s oldest schools.

Discover how Deir el Qamar, Lebanon's former capital, evolved from the seat of powerful emirs into a symbol of coexistence, heritage, and intellectual life that helped shape the country's history.