A British photographer documents the beauty of Lebanon's abandoned homes and palaces

Lebanon's ancient homes are scattered across the coast and mountainous regions.

Reuters

Inside an abandoned mansion in Beirut’s Bastah district, British photographer James Kerwin stands behind his camera, taking photographs of its tall, cracked windows, its carved ceilings and its wilted surfaces.

The palace, located in one of Beirut’s antique neighborhoods, is one of many sites spotted by the 39-year-old and fond of heritage.

Kerwin says that he has been touring Lebanon for days, spotting old traditional houses from north to south.

Lebanon's ancient homes are scattered across the coast and across the country's mountains, with galleries with single, double and triple columns, and tiled roofs.

While many of them were neglected during and after the 15-year civil war, some homes are well preserved and are inhabited by families.

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