This definitive stamp set issued by the Government of Jordan through its Ministry of Post & Communications features Hadrian's Arch (Arch of Triumph) in the ancient Roman city of Jerash. The nine stamps showcase this magnificent triumphal arch, one of Jordan's most significant archaeological landmarks and a centerpiece of the remarkably preserved Greco-Roman city of Gerasa. Built during the reign of Roman Emperor Hadrian in 129 AD to commemorate his visit to the city, the arch stands as a testament to Jordan's rich classical heritage. Each stamp depicts the imposing three-arched gateway with its distinctive architectural details rendered in brown tones against different colored backgrounds ranging from cobalt blue to olive yellow. The design bears the date 1992 (1413 AH) although the stamps were issued in 1993. This definitive series served Jordan's everyday postal needs while promoting the country's archaeological treasures and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Jerash, often called the 'Pompeii of the Middle East,' represents one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities, and this stamp set helps showcase Jordan's commitment to preserving and celebrating its ancient cultural legacy for both domestic and international audiences.
تعرض هذه المجموعة التخليصية التي أصدرتها الحكومة الأردنية عبر وزارة البريد والاتصالات قوس هادريان (قوس النصر) في مدينة جرش الرومانية القديمة. تُظهر الطوابع التسعة هذا القوس النصري العظيم، أحد أهم المعالم الأثرية في الأردن ونقطة محورية في المدينة اليونانية الرومانية المحفوظة بشكل رائع والمعروفة باسم جراسا. بُني القوس خلال عهد الإمبراطور الروماني هادريان عام 129 ميلادية لإحياء ذكرى زيارته للمدينة، ويقف شاهداً على التراث الكلاسيكي الغني للأردن. يصور كل طابع البوابة المهيبة ذات الأقواس الثلاثة بتفاصيلها المعمارية المميزة المرسومة بالألوان البنية على خلفيات ملونة متنوعة. يحمل التصميم تاريخ 1992 (1413 هجرية) رغم أن الطوابع صدرت عام 1993. خدمت هذه السلسلة التخليصية الاحتياجات البريدية اليومية للأردن مع الترويج لكنوزه الأثرية ومواقع التراث العالمي.
| JS#: | P1993-01.01 |
| SG#: | 1666 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | light brown cobalt black |
| Perforation : | 12 x 13.5 |
| Issue Date: | 1993 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash rendered in brown against a light blue background, showing the three-arched Roman gateway with detailed stonework. |
| Notes: | dated "1992 / 1413", issued in 1993 |
| JS#: | P1993-01.02 |
| SG#: | 1667 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | light brown apple green black |
| Perforation : | 12 x 13.5 |
| Issue Date: | 1993 |
| Description: |
The imposing Arch of Triumph in Jerash depicted in brown tones against an apple green background, displaying the classical Roman architectural structure. |
| Notes: | dated "1992 / 1413", issued in 1993 |
| JS#: | P1993-01.03 |
| SG#: | 1668 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | light brown rose red black |
| Perforation : | 12 x 13.5 |
| Issue Date: | 1993 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's arch at Jerash illustrated in brown against a rose red background, showcasing the ancient three-arched gateway's monumental proportions. |
| Notes: | dated "1992 / 1413", issued in 1993 |
| JS#: | P1993-01.04 |
| SG#: | 1669 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | light brown flesh black |
| Perforation : | 12 x 13.5 |
| Issue Date: | 1993 |
| Description: |
The triumphal arch of Jerash shown in brown against a flesh-colored background, highlighting the Roman monument's distinctive architectural features. |
| Notes: | dated "1992 / 1413", issued in 1993 |
| JS#: | P1993-01.05 |
| SG#: | 1670 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | light brown greenish yellow black |
| Perforation : | 12 x 13.5 |
| Issue Date: | 1993 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's arch in Jerash presented in brown tones against a bright yellow background, emphasizing the structure's impressive classical design. |
| Notes: | dated "1992 / 1413", issued in 1993 |
| JS#: | P1993-01.06 |
| SG#: | 1671 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | light brown bright mauve black |
| Perforation : | 12 x 13.5 |
| Issue Date: | 1993 |
| Description: |
The Arch of Triumph at Jerash depicted in brown against a bright mauve background, showing the well-preserved Roman gateway's architectural details. |
| Notes: | dated "1992 / 1413", issued in 1993 |
| JS#: | P1993-01.07 |
| SG#: | 1672 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | light brown chestnut black |
| Perforation : | 12 x 13.5 |
| Issue Date: | 1993 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash rendered in brown against a chestnut background, displaying the ancient structure's three-arched configuration. |
| Notes: | dated "1992 / 1413", issued in 1993 |
| JS#: | P1993-01.08 |
| SG#: | 1673 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | light brown ochre black |
| Perforation : | 12 x 13.5 |
| Issue Date: | 1993 |
| Description: |
The imposing arch at Jerash illustrated in brown tones against an ochre background, showcasing this significant Roman archaeological landmark. |
| Notes: | dated "1992 / 1413", issued in 1993 |
| JS#: | P1993-01.09 |
| SG#: | 1674 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | light brown olive yellow black |
| Perforation : | 12 x 13.5 |
| Issue Date: | 1993 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's arch in Jerash presented in brown against an olive yellow background, highlighting the monumental gateway's enduring classical architecture. |
| Notes: | dated "1992 / 1413", issued in 1993 |