This definitive set of 8 stamps issued by the Government of Jordan features Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash, one of Jordan's most significant Roman archaeological sites. The stamps showcase the iconic three-arched monument built in 129 CE to honor Emperor Hadrian's visit to the ancient city of Gerasa. Each denomination displays the same architectural subject rendered in chestnut brown against different colored backgrounds, creating a cohesive definitive series. The set includes multiple date variants, with some stamps bearing the date 1995/1416 AH and others 1996/1417 AH, reflecting the Islamic calendar alongside the Gregorian year. Jerash, known as the 'Pompeii of the East,' represents one of the best-preserved Roman provincial cities in the Middle East, and this arch serves as the grand entrance to the ancient city. The definitive nature of this issue made these stamps available for regular postal use while promoting Jordan's rich Roman heritage and archaeological treasures to both domestic and international audiences.
تضم هذه المجموعة التخليصية المكونة من 8 طوابع التي أصدرتها الحكومة الأردنية قوس هادريان النصر في جرش، أحد أهم المواقع الأثرية الرومانية في الأردن. تعرض الطوابع النصب المعماري المميز ذا الأقواس الثلاثة المبني عام 129 م تكريماً لزيارة الإمبراطور هادريان للمدينة القديمة جراسا. تحمل كل فئة نفس الموضوع المعماري المصور باللون البني الكستنائي على خلفيات ملونة مختلفة، مما يخلق سلسلة تخليصية متناسقة. تشمل المجموعة متغيرات تاريخية متعددة، حيث تحمل بعض الطوابع تاريخ 1995/1416 هـ وأخرى 1996/1417 هـ، مما يعكس التقويم الإسلامي إلى جانب السنة الميلادية. تمثل جرش، المعروفة باسم 'بومبي الشرق'، إحدى أفضل المدن الرومانية المحافظ عليها في الشرق الأوسط، ويعتبر هذا القوس المدخل الكبير للمدينة القديمة.
| JS#: | P1996-01.01 |
| SG#: | 1788 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chestnut pale reddish purple black |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 1996 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash rendered in chestnut brown against a pale purple background, showing the three-arched Roman monument with detailed stonework. |
| Notes: | dated "1995 / 1416" |
| JS#: | P1996-01.02 |
| SG#: | 1789 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chestnut lemon black |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 1996 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash depicted in chestnut brown against a lemon yellow background, displaying the ancient Roman gateway with its characteristic architectural features. |
| Notes: | dated "1995 / 1416" |
| JS#: | P1996-01.03 |
| SG#: | 1789 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chestnut lemon black |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 1996 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash shown in chestnut brown against a lemon yellow background, featuring the well-preserved Roman monument dated 1996/1417 AH. |
| Notes: | dated "1996 / 1417" |
| JS#: | P1996-01.04 |
| SG#: | 1790 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chestnut bright yellow green black |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 1996 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash illustrated in chestnut brown against a bright yellow-green background, showcasing the imposing Roman architectural structure. |
| Notes: | dated "1995 / 1416" |
| JS#: | P1996-01.05 |
| SG#: | 1790 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chestnut bright yellow green black |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 1996 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash presented in chestnut brown against a bright yellow-green background, depicting the ancient monument dated 1996/1417 AH. |
| Notes: | dated "1996 / 1417" |
| JS#: | P1996-01.06 |
| SG#: | 1791 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chestnut bluish grey black |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 1996 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumpial arch in Jerash rendered in chestnut brown against a bluish grey background, showing the majestic Roman gateway structure. |
| Notes: | dated "1995 / 1416" |
| JS#: | P1996-01.07 |
| SG#: | 1792 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chestnut rose pink black |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 1996 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash depicted in chestnut brown against a rose pink background, displaying the ancient Roman monument with its distinctive three arches. |
| Notes: | dated "1995 / 1416" |
| JS#: | P1996-01.08 |
| SG#: | 1793 |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | chestnut ochre black |
| Perforation : | 12 |
| Issue Date: | 1996 |
| Description: |
Hadrian's triumphal arch in Jerash shown in chestnut brown against an ochre background, featuring the well-preserved Roman architectural landmark dated 1996/1417 AH. |
| Notes: | dated "1996 / 1417" |