After Call Between Salameh and Hajjar, Works Near Dog River Archaeological Inscriptions Halted

Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh held a call with Interior and Municipalities Minister Ahmad Al-Hajjar, requesting his "immediate intervention to stop the works in the archaeological area of the Dog River."

The Ministry of Culture – Directorate General of Antiquities, stated in a release that Minister Al-Hajjar "promptly took the necessary measures to halt those works," announcing that it is "issuing a permit for constructions related to the cement base intended to support a Lebanese flag pole, near the archaeological site in the Dog River. It also previously halted works that were underway in the same area on November 15, 2025, due to concerns about executing constructions near the historical inscriptions at the site, and the need to preserve its archaeological integrity and heritage value."

It clarified that "no notification authorizing the resumption of works has been sent to the Public Prosecution, and the ministry informed the Internal Security Forces General Directorate of the necessity to ensure that works do not resume, as long as the decision to halt them remains in effect."

It stressed its "commitment to preserving the archaeological heritage in the Dog River," calling for "respecting the laws and measures in force."