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Lebanon’s cedar is celebrated in religion, poetry and history. Photo: Walid Sader for The National
Lebanon’s cedar is celebrated in religion, poetry and history. Photo: Walid Sader for The National
The enduring legacy of Lebanon's beloved cedar tree, a source of strength and pride
First documented in the Epic of Gilgamesh, Lebanon's national emblem has deep roots