<DIV>As part of a project dedicated to the memory of the Beirut war, this reflection on the destruction of&nbsp;a city captures the horrific and decimating effects of such a conflict. With unbiased accuracy and&nbsp;artistic&nbsp;vision, photography master Gabriele Basilico exemplifies war reportage&nbsp;and the value of&nbsp;captured images&nbsp;as a means to keep historical memories alive. He visited the war-torn city in 1991 and again in 2003 to showcase, via pictorial representations, a destroyed past&nbsp;with only a&nbsp;blueprint for&nbsp;an unpredictable&nbsp;future. These provocative photographs show not only the dramatic effects of war, but also examine the&nbsp;toll taken on&nbsp;the urban identity of Beirut&nbsp;and question how a city can rise up to reclaim its&nbsp;life. </DIV>