10th Anniversary of World Tourist Organization
الذكرى العاشرة لتأسيس منظمة السياحة العالمية
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This commemorative set of six stamps and one souvenir sheet was issued by the Government of Jordan on September 13, 1985, to mark the 10th Anniversary of the World Tourism Organization (WTO). The issue showcases Jordan's rich cultural and natural heritage as tourist destinations, featuring some of the country's most iconic archaeological and scenic sites. The stamps depict El-Deir Temple in Petra, the Temple of Artemis in Jerash, Amra Palace, a hill town in the Jordan Valley, sailing in Aqaba Bay, and the Roman amphitheatre in Amman with the city's coat of arms. Each stamp bears the distinctive WTO emblem, emphasizing Jordan's participation in international tourism promotion. The souvenir sheet features a stylized flower design incorporating the WTO anniversary logo and the Jordanian flag, symbolizing the country's blossoming tourism industry. This issue reflects Jordan's commitment to promoting its archaeological treasures, from the ancient Nabataean city of Petra to the well-preserved Roman ruins of Jerash, alongside its natural attractions including the Red Sea coastline at Aqaba and the scenic Jordan Valley.
أصدرت الحكومة الأردنية هذه المجموعة التذكارية المكونة من ستة طوابع وبطاقة تذكارية واحدة في 13 سبتمبر 1985 للاحتفال بالذكرى العاشرة لتأسيس منظمة السياحة العالمية. تعرض هذه الإصدارات التراث الثقافي والطبيعي الغني للأردن كوجهات سياحية، وتضم بعضاً من أشهر المواقع الأثرية والطبيعية في البلاد. تصور الطوابع معبد الدير في البتراء ومعبد أرتميس في جرش وقصر عمرة وبلدة تلية في وادي الأردن والإبحار في خليج العقبة والمدرج الروماني في عمان مع شعار المدينة. يحمل كل طابع شعار منظمة السياحة العالمية المميز، مما يؤكد مشاركة الأردن في تعزيز السياحة الدولية. تتضمن البطاقة التذكارية تصميم زهرة منمقة يدمج شعار الذكرى العاشرة للمنظمة والعلم الأردني، رمزاً لازدهار الصناعة السياحية في البلاد.
| JS#: | P1985-05.01 |
| SG#: | 1454 |
| SC#: | 1233 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 13-Sep-1985 |
| Description: |
El-Deir Temple carved into the rose-colored sandstone cliffs of Petra, showing the elaborate Nabataean facade with columns and architectural details set against a mountainous landscape. |
| JS#: | P1985-05.02 |
| SG#: | 1455 |
| SC#: | 1234 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 13-Sep-1985 |
| Description: |
The Temple of Artemis in Jerash displaying tall Corinthian columns and ancient Roman architectural remains scattered across the archaeological site under a clear sky. |
| JS#: | P1985-05.03 |
| SG#: | 1456 |
| SC#: | 1235 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 13-Sep-1985 |
| Description: |
Amra Palace showing the distinctive stone fortress structure with its characteristic domed rooms and walls built from golden-colored limestone blocks in the desert landscape. |
| JS#: | P1985-05.04 |
| SG#: | 1457 |
| SC#: | 1236 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 13-Sep-1985 |
| Description: |
A hillside town in the Jordan Valley with traditional Middle Eastern architecture of white and tan buildings clustered on elevated terrain overlooking green valleys. |
| JS#: | P1985-05.05 |
| SG#: | 1458 |
| SC#: | 1237 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 13-Sep-1985 |
| Description: |
Sailing scene in Aqaba Bay featuring a white sailboat on blue waters with mountains in the background and a beach umbrella with the Jordanian flag colors in the foreground. |
| JS#: | P1985-05.06 |
| SG#: | 1459 |
| SC#: | 1238 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | 13.5 x 13 |
| Issue Date: | 13-Sep-1985 |
| Description: |
The Roman amphitheatre in Amman shown in a circular medallion alongside the city's coat of arms, depicting the ancient stone seating structure and modern cityscape. |
| JS#: | P1985-05.SS01 |
| SG#: | MS1460 |
| SC#: | (note after 1238) |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | imperf |
| Issue Date: | 13-Sep-1985 |
| Description: |
A stylized orange flower with the number 10 in its center, growing from the WTO emblem as its base, with the Jordanian flag positioned to the right representing the 10th anniversary celebration. |