12 Photos That Prove That Lebanon Was Awesome In The 60s

*LOST voice* “We have to go back.”


1. People used to dress up in suits and ballgowns to go clubbing:


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2. There was an incredible rock band called ‘The Sea-Ders’


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3. Women used to rock a unibrow and give death-glares on their wedding nights:


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4. The pool of Phoenicia Hotel was like a scene from Mad Men:





5. Old men used to sit outside of cafes and judge everyone walking by:





6. Young men used to pose with cardboard cutouts, and thought it was amazing:





7. We had greenery, and public transportation:





8. Bartenders were dapper in their suits and bowties:



This photo was taken at the bar of Le Bristol Hotel, Hamra.



9. Smoking arguile on Raouche was done in style:





10. We had awesome, clean, FREE beaches:





11. We had a ROCKET SOCIETY:



Yes, really. They even tried to send Lebanese-made rockets into space.



12. And you could have the best bouillabaisse in town at Lucullus:



Located on Beirut’s corniche, upscale French restaurant “Lucullus” was famous for the dish.