Family home of legendary singer Fayrouz suffers neglect - in pictures

The municipality of Beirut took over the house in 2012 to turn it into a museum but the plans have stalled

An external view at the family house of the famous Lebanese singer Fayrouz in the Zaqak Al Blat area in Beirut, Lebanon, 18 March 2023. The family house where famous Lebanese singer Fayrouz spent her childhood is in very poor condition despite plans of renovating the house and turning it into a museum. The two-story house, characterized by red-tiled roof, is located in the Beirut neighborhood of the Zaqak Al Blat area near the center of the Lebanese capital which was historically famous for its aristocratic character and palaces with tiled roofs. The municipality of Beirut initially announced in 2013 taking over the house to turn it into a museum to honor Fairouz's career and achievements, however the plans had since then been stalled. Fayrouz, whose real name is Nouhad Haddad, was born in 1935. EPA / WAEL HAMZEH ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET

The dilapidated interior of Fayrouz's home in Zaqak Al Blat belies a building of great cultural significance in Lebanon.

The municipality of Beirut initially announced in 2013 that it planned to take over the house to turn it into a museum in honour of the singer, real name Nouhad Haddad, who was born in 1934.

Fayrouz's home in Zaqak Al Blat, like other buildings in the neighbourhood, is famed for its architecture and red-tiled roof.

The story of the Fayrouz, the Soul of Lebanon, began within these now crumbling walls in 1934.

Debris is scattered around the family house where Lebanese singer Fayrouz grew up.

An interior at the family house in Zaqak Al Blat where Fayrouz grew up.

The red-tiled home within the Zaqak Al Blat neighbourhood of Beirut.

The wooden window shields reveal the toll time has taken on the house in Zaqak Al Blat where Fayrouz spent her childhood.

Debris is scattered inside the family house of Lebanese singer Fayrouz in the Zaqak Al Blat area in Beirut.

An interior of the Beirut home where Lebanese singer Fayrouz spent her early years.

An interior of the Beirut home where Lebanese singer Fayrouz spent her early years.

An interior of the Beirut home where Lebanese singer Fayrouz spent her early years.

Fayrouz's 19th century family home in the Zaqak Al Blat area of Beirut was declared a building of cultural significance in 2012.

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