As-Salt - Place of Tolerance & Urban Hospitality
السلط مدينة التسامح والضيافة الحضارية
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This commemorative set celebrates As-Salt as a place of tolerance and urban hospitality, highlighting the historic Jordanian city's unique cultural heritage. As-Salt, located northwest of Amman, has long been recognized for its harmonious coexistence between different religious and ethnic communities. The set showcases various aspects of the city's architectural and cultural landscape, featuring views of traditional stone buildings, religious sites including both mosques and churches, narrow streets with characteristic Ottoman-era architecture, and panoramic views of the hillside city. The stamps emphasize As-Salt's role as a model of interfaith dialogue and social cohesion, where Christian and Muslim communities have lived together peacefully for centuries. This issue reflects Jordan's commitment to promoting tolerance and celebrating the country's diverse cultural heritage, with As-Salt serving as a tangible example of successful multicultural urban development in the region.
تحتفي هذه المجموعة التذكارية بالسلط كمدينة للتسامح والضيافة الحضارية، مسلطة الضوء على التراث الثقافي الفريد لهذه المدينة الأردنية التاريخية. تقع السلط شمال غرب عمان، وقد اشتهرت منذ فترة طويلة بالتعايش المتناغم بين مختلف الطوائف الدينية والعرقية. تعرض المجموعة جوانب مختلفة من المشهد المعماري والثقافي للمدينة، وتضم مناظر للمباني الحجرية التقليدية والمواقع الدينية بما في ذلك المساجد والكنائس والشوارع الضيقة ذات الطابع المعماري العثماني والمناظر البانورامية للمدينة الجبلية. تؤكد الطوابع على دور السلط كنموذج للحوار بين الأديان والتماسك الاجتماعي، حيث تعيش الطوائف المسيحية والمسلمة معاً بسلام منذ قرون. يعكس هذا الإصدار التزام الأردن بتعزيز التسامح والاحتفال بالتراث الثقافي المتنوع للبلاد.
| JS#: | P2022-09.01 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | multicolored |
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| Issue Date: | 29/12/2022 |
| Description: |
Shows a panoramic view of As-Salt with traditional stone buildings, a prominent minaret, and warm sunset lighting over the hillside city. |
| JS#: | P2022-09.02 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | multicolored |
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| Issue Date: | 29/12/2022 |
| Description: |
Depicts a hillside view of As-Salt's densely packed traditional stone houses and buildings under a clear sky. |
| JS#: | P2022-09.03 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | multicolored |
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| Issue Date: | 29/12/2022 |
| Description: |
Features an interior architectural view showing traditional arched doorways and windows with decorative elements. |
| JS#: | P2022-09.04 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | flesh sepia grey |
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| Issue Date: | 29/12/2022 |
| Description: |
Shows a narrow street scene in As-Salt with people walking among traditional stone buildings and utility poles. |
| JS#: | P2022-09.05 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 29/12/2022 |
| Description: |
Displays religious architecture featuring both a mosque minaret and a church with a cross, symbolizing interfaith harmony. |
| JS#: | P2022-09.06 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | flesh chestnut yellow brown |
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| Issue Date: | 29/12/2022 |
| Description: |
Presents a stone stairway leading up through traditional architecture, showing the characteristic stepped streets of As-Salt. |
| JS#: | P2022-09.SS |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
| SC#: | Unlisted |
| Color: | flesh sepia grey |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 29/12/2022 |
| Description: |
Offers an aerial panoramic view of As-Salt showing the entire city sprawled across the hills with mixed religious and civic architecture. |