Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Cradle of Civilization - Jerash

مهد الحضارات - جرش

Regular Issue

100 Fils

SG#: 1913
SC#: 1643
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 24-Oct-1999
Description: The ancient colonnaded street (Cardo Maximus) of Jerash showing weathered limestone columns lining a paved pathway with archaeological ruins scattered on both sides.
200,000 printed.

200 Fils

SG#: 1914
SC#: 1644
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 24-Oct-1999
Description: The imposing Temple of Artemis in Jerash displaying six towering Corinthian columns against a clear blue sky with scattered ancient stone blocks at their base.
200,000 printed.

300 Fils

SG#: 1915
SC#: 1645
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 24-Oct-1999
Description: The Nymphaeum fountain complex in Jerash featuring ornate columns supporting elaborate carved stonework with decorative niches and architectural details amid flowering vegetation.
200,000 printed.

Cradle of Civilization - Amman

مهد الحضارات - عمان

Regular Issue

100 Fils

SG#: 1916
SC#: 1646
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 31-Oct-1999
Description: The Roman amphitheater of Amman with its distinctive semicircular stone seating tiers carved into the hillside, showing the ancient structure against the surrounding urban landscape.
200,000 printed.

200 Fils

SG#: 1917
SC#: 1647
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 31-Oct-1999
Description: The towering columns of the Temple of Hercules at the Amman Citadel, displaying the impressive Corinthian capitals and weathered stone drums against a clear blue sky.
200,000 printed.

300 Fils

SG#: 1918
SC#: 1648
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 31-Oct-1999
Description: Ancient Roman statuary fragments displayed in a reddish-toned presentation, showing carved busts and sculptural pieces from Amman's archaeological collections.
200,000 printed.

Cradle of Civilization - Aqaba and Wadi Rum

مهد الحضارات - العقبة ووادي رم

Regular Issue

100 Fils

SG#: 1919
SC#: 1649
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 31-Oct-1999
Description: Camels walking across the golden desert sands of Wadi Rum with dramatic sandstone rock formations rising against a clear blue sky in the background.
200,000 printed.

200 Fils

SG#: 1920
SC#: 1650
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 31-Oct-1999
Description: A traditional white stone Islamic building in Aqaba featuring arched doorways and windows, with a palm tree visible nearby, representing the historic architecture of Jordan's ancient port city.
200,000 printed.

300 Fils

SG#: 1921
SC#: 1651
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 31-Oct-1999
Description: A historic stone fortress or castle in Aqaba with massive cylindrical towers and defensive walls, showcasing the military architecture that protected this strategic Red Sea port throughout the centuries.
200,000 printed.

Cradle of Civilization - Baptism Site

مهد الحضارات - مغطس العماد

Regular Issue

100 Fils

SG#: 1922
SC#: 1655
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Dec-1999
Description: Natural vegetation including rushes and reeds growing along the water's edge at the Jordan River baptism site, showing the lush riparian environment of this sacred location.
200,000 printed.

200 Fils

SG#: 1923
SC#: 1656
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Dec-1999
Description: Aerial view of the Baptism Site archaeological complex showing excavated structures, pathways, and the organized layout of the ancient religious site along the Jordan River.
200,000 printed.

300 Fils

SG#: 1924
SC#: 1657
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Dec-1999
Description: Archaeological excavation site showing exposed stone foundations, ancient structures, and ongoing dig areas that have revealed the historical layers of the baptism location.
200,000 printed.

Cradle of Civilization - Madaba

مهد الحضارات - مادبا

Regular Issue

100 Fils

SG#: 1925
SC#: 1652
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Dec-1999
Description: Ancient Byzantine mosaic depicting a standing human figure within an ornate circular frame, surrounded by decorative geometric and floral patterns.
200,000 printed.

200 Fils

SG#: 1926
SC#: 1653
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Dec-1999
Description: The Memorial Church of Moses at Mount Nebo, showing the modern stone structure built over the ancient site where Moses viewed the Promised Land.
200,000 printed.

300 Fils

SG#: 1927
SC#: 1654
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 22-Dec-1999
Description: The famous 6th-century Madaba Map mosaic showing ancient Jerusalem and the Holy Land with Greek inscriptions identifying biblical locations.
200,000 printed.

Cradle of Civilization - Pella

مهد الحضارات - طبقة فحل

Regular Issue

100 Fils

SG#: 1928
SC#: 1661
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Mar-2000
Description: Ancient stone steps and columns amid archaeological ruins at Pella, showing the terraced structure of this historic settlement against a desert landscape.
200,000 printed.

200 Fils

SG#: 1929
SC#: 1662
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Mar-2000
Description: Standing Roman or Byzantine columns with partial walls at Pella archaeological site, demonstrating the architectural heritage of this ancient trading center.
200,000 printed.

300 Fils

SG#: 1930
SC#: 1663
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Mar-2000
Description: Archaeological remains of Pella with scattered columns and stone foundations, with sheep grazing among the ancient ruins, illustrating the continuity of pastoral life at this historic site.
200,000 printed.

Cradle of Civilization - Ajloun

مهد الحضارات - عجلون

Regular Issue

100 Fils

SG#: 1931
SC#: 1658
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Mar-2000
Description: Aerial view of Ajloun Castle showing the main fortification complex with its massive stone walls and towers against a clear blue sky.
200,000 printed.

200 Fils

SG#: 1932
SC#: 1659
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Mar-2000
Description: Close-up perspective of Ajloun Castle's weathered stone walls and defensive towers, highlighting the medieval Islamic military architecture.
200,000 printed.

300 Fils

SG#: 1933
SC#: 1660
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Mar-2000
Description: Panoramic view of Ajloun Castle perched on its hilltop position, surrounded by vegetation and showcasing the strategic commanding location of the fortress.
200,000 printed.

Cradle of Civilization - Umm Qais

مهد الحضارات - أم قيس

Regular Issue

100 Fils

SG#: 1934
SC#: 1691
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Apr-2000
Description: Ancient Roman arches and columns standing against a blue sky at the archaeological site of Umm Qais, showcasing the impressive stone architecture of ancient Gadara.
200,000 printed.

200 Fils

SG#: 1935
SC#: 1692
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Apr-2000
Description: The well-preserved Roman amphitheater carved into the hillside at Umm Qais, displaying the curved stone seating rows that once accommodated audiences for theatrical performances.
200,000 printed.

300 Fils

SG#: 1936
SC#: 1693
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Apr-2000
Description: Scattered ancient columns and stone rubble at Umm Qais, with standing pillars in the background illustrating the remaining vestiges of the once-great Greco-Roman city of Gadara.
200,000 printed.

Cradle of Civilization - Desert Palaces

مهد الحضارات - القصور الصحراوية

Regular Issue

100 Fils

SG#: 1937
SC#: 1688
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Apr-2000
Description: Mushatta Palace - an aerial view of the incomplete 8th-century Umayyad palace ruins showing the distinctive geometric stone facade and courtyard layout in the Jordanian desert.
200,000 printed.

200 Fils

SG#: 1938
SC#: 1689
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Apr-2000
Description: Kharaneh Palace - the imposing fortress-like structure of the early Islamic caravanserai with its massive walls and defensive towers standing prominently against a blue sky.
200,000 printed.

300 Fils

SG#: 1939
SC#: 1690
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 07-Apr-2000
Description: Amra Palace - the well-preserved Qusayr Amra bathhouse complex with its distinctive domed chambers and walls that once housed famous Umayyad frescoes.
200,000 printed.

Cradle of Civilization

مهد الحضارات

Regular Issue

(100 Fils, 200 Fils, 300 Fils)

SG#: 1910a
SC#: 1693a
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 03-Dec-2000
Description: All stamps issued in this series as one sheet
200,000 printed.
Notes: sheet of 30, Nos. 1910-1939, contains all "Cradle of Civilization" stamps

Cradle of Civilization (2003) Overprinted

مهد الحضارات (2003) الموشحة

Regular Issue

20 Piastres on 100 Fils

SG#: 2633
SC#: 2317
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 21-Sep-2017
Description: Petra (البتراء) — Aerial view of the imposing El-Deir (Monastery) temple carved into the rose-red sandstone cliffs, showcasing the magnificent Nabataean architectural achievement.

20 Piastres on 100 Fils

SG#: 2634
SC#: 2318
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 21-Sep-2017
Description: Jerash (جرش) — Ancient Roman colonnaded street with weathered limestone columns creating a dramatic pathway through the well-preserved archaeological site.

20 Piastres on 100 Fils

SG#: 2635
SC#: 2319
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 21-Sep-2017
Description: Wadi Rum (وادي رم) — Silhouetted camels crossing the golden desert sands against a backdrop of towering sandstone mountains in Jordan's protected desert wilderness.

20 Piastres on 100 Fils

SG#: 2637
SC#: 2320
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 21-Sep-2017
Description: Ajloun (عجلون) — Medieval Islamic fortress perched on a hilltop, displaying the robust stone masonry of the 12th-century Ayyubid military architecture.

20 Piastres on 100 Fils

SG#: 2636
SC#: 2321
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 21-Sep-2017
Description: Pella (فحل) — Ancient ruins featuring classical columns and stone steps set against a clear blue sky, representing the multi-layered archaeological heritage of the Jordan Valley site.

20 Piastres on 100 Fils

SG#: 2639
SC#: 2322
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 21-Sep-2017
Description: Mushatta Palace (قصر المشتى) — Remains of the 8th-century Umayyad desert palace complex showing weathered stone walls across the arid landscape.

20 Piastres on 100 Fils

SG#: 2638
SC#: 2323
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 14
Issue Date: 21-Sep-2017
Description: Um Qais (أم قيس) — Roman archaeological site displaying impressive arched structures and standing columns overlooking the Jordan Valley and Sea of Galilee.

Cradle of Civilization - Amman (1999) Overprinted

مهد الحضارات - عمان (1999) الموشحة

Regular Issue

30 Piastres on 300 Fils

SG#: 2640
SC#: 2324
Color: multicolored
Perforation :
Issue Date: 12-Oct-2017
Description: Statues
Notes: Released to commemorate the 2nd Amman Philatelic & Numismtic Show as well as chosing Amman as the Capital of Islamic Culture
Host Stamp: ↩ P1999-09.03 — 300 Fils, Cradle of Civilization - Amman

50 Piastres on 300 Fils

SG#: 2641
SC#: 2325
Color: pink chestnut claret
Perforation :
Issue Date: 12-Oct-2017
Description: Statues
Notes: Released to commemorate the 2nd Amman Philatelic & Numismtic Show as well as chosing Amman as the Capital of Islamic Culture
Host Stamp: ↩ P1999-09.03 — 300 Fils, Cradle of Civilization - Amman

Cradle of Civilization (1999-2000) Overprinted

مهد الحضارات (1999-2000) الموشحة

Regular Issue

20 Piastres on 200 Fils

SG#: Unlisted
SC#: 2378
Color: multicolored
Perforation :
Issue Date: 15-Nov-2018
Description: Columns in Jerash
3,500 printed.
Host Stamp: ↩ P1999-08.02 — 200 Fils, Cradle of Civilization - Jerash

20 Piastres on 200 Fils

SG#: Unlisted
SC#: 2379
Color: multicolored
Perforation :
Issue Date: 15-Nov-2018
Description: Church at Mount Nebo
3,500 printed.
Host Stamp: ↩ P1999-15.02 — 200 Fils, Cradle of Civilization - Madaba

20 Piastres on 200 Fils

SG#: Unlisted
SC#: 2380
Color: multicolored
Perforation :
Issue Date: 15-Nov-2018
Description: Ajloun castle
3,500 printed.
Host Stamp: ↩ P2000-05.02 — 200 Fils, Cradle of Civilization - Ajloun

20 Piastres on 200 Fils

SG#: Unlisted
SC#: 2381
Color: multicolored
Perforation :
Issue Date: 15-Nov-2018
Description: Columns and wall in Pella
3,500 printed.
Host Stamp: ↩ P2000-04.02 — 200 Fils, Cradle of Civilization - Pella

20 Piastres on 200 Fils

SG#: Unlisted
SC#: 2382
Color: multicolored
Perforation :
Issue Date: 15-Nov-2018
Description: Kharaneh Palace
3,500 printed.
Host Stamp: ↩ P2000-10.02 — 200 Fils, Cradle of Civilization - Desert Palaces

20 Piastres on 200 Fils

SG#: Unlisted
SC#: 2383
Color: multicolored
Perforation :
Issue Date: 15-Nov-2018
Description: Amphitheater in Umm Qais
3,500 printed.
Host Stamp: ↩ P2000-09.02 — 200 Fils, Cradle of Civilization - Umm Qais