The “Life on the mountain” Exhibit to explore centuries of sustainable interaction between Man and Nature in Jabal Moussa UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the legendary Valley of Adonis is currently underway in Lebanon.
The event comes as part of the EU-funded CROSSDEV project and in collaboration with the Phoenicians’ Route Center in Byblos, the LAU – Louis Cardahi Foundation and the Association for the Protection of Jabal Moussa. It runs until 30 April as it is considered an educational tool addressing cultural institutions, schools and universities, and aims to contribute to the conservation of the cultural heritage of Jabal Moussa and Byblos.
The objective of the CROSSDEV project is to contribute to the economic and social development in Mediterranean. It is co-funded by the European Union through the ENI CBC MED Programme. CROSSDEV strengthens and enhances sustainable tourism practices, emphasizing common heritage and resources. Specifically, the project intends to increase touristic competitiveness and attractiveness of less-known destinations and rural/depressed areas, adopting the Cultural Routes concept in selected areas of 4 countries: Italy, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine.
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