Baalbek's Palmyra Hotel - in pictures
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Palmyra Hotel in Baalbek, Lebanon. Getty Images -
Once a haven for renowned international figures, the Palmyra now stands empty. Reuters -
Due to growing security concerns in the area near the Syrian border, instability has deprived the hotel of guests. Reuters -
The Palmyra Hotel was built in 1847. Reuters -
Pictures of famous guests decorate a wall. Reuters -
The hotel lobby. Getty -
The exterior in the Roman city of Baalbek. Reuters -
Guests in the garden of the Palmyra Hotel. Matt Kynaston / The National -
The plush interior of the Palmyra. Matt Kynaston / The National -
The clerk is busy managing guests' bookings for The Baalbek International Festival. Matt Kynaston / The National -
Rima Husseini is the co-owner of the Palmyra, she says she wants to preserve the history and culture of the building, while admitting it desperately needs renovations. Matt Kynaston / The National
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