Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Cradle of Civilization (2003) Overprinted

مهد الحضارات (2003) الموشحة

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Regular Issue

20 Piastres on 100 Fils

JS#: P2017-04.01
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

JS#: P2017-04.02
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

JS#: P2017-04.03
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

JS#: P2017-04.04
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

JS#: P2017-04.05
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

JS#: P2017-04.06
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

JS#: P2017-04.07
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.

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