Scent of tradition lingers in Lebanon's village of roses - in pictures

Looking over Bekaa Valley, villagers on pink-dotted terraces gather Damask roses to use in essential oils, sweets and cosmetics

A villager harvests Damascena (Damask) roses that are used for essential oils, sweets and cosmetics, in the village of Qsarnaba on May 11, 2023. The oil derived from the famed Damask rose --- named after the ancient city of Damascus located just across the mountain range separating Lebanon and Syria -- is a staple of perfumers. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)

A villager harvests Damascena (Damask) roses that are used for essential oils, sweets and cosmetics, in the village of Qsarnaba on May 11, 2023. The oil derived from the famed Damask rose --- named after the ancient city of Damascus located just across the mountain range separating Lebanon and Syria -- is a staple of perfumers. (Photo by JOSEPH EID / AFP)

May 18, 2023

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