This overprinted stamp set from 2017 showcases Jordan's rich archaeological and historical heritage under the theme 'Cradle of Civilizations.' Originally issued in 2003, these seven stamps were reissued with overprints changing their denomination from 100 Fils to 20 Piastres. The set presents a comprehensive tour of Jordan's most significant historical sites, featuring iconic locations that span millennia of civilization. From the ancient Nabataean architecture of Petra's monastery to the Roman ruins of Jerash, Pella, and Umm Qais, the stamps highlight Jordan's role as a crossroads of ancient civilizations. The collection also includes Ajloun Castle, representing the Islamic Ayyubid period, the Umayyad Mushatta Palace with its intricate stonework, and the dramatic desert landscape of Wadi Rum. Each stamp is framed with decorative borders that complement the archaeological imagery, emphasizing Jordan's position as a guardian of world heritage. This reissue by Jordan Post served both practical postal needs and promotional purposes, celebrating the country's archaeological treasures and their importance to understanding the development of human civilization in the Middle East.
تعرض هذه المجموعة الموشّحة من عام 2017 التراث الأثري والتاريخي الغني للأردن تحت عنوان 'مهد الحضارات'. أصدر البريد الأردني هذه الطوابع السبعة أصلاً في عام 2003، ثم أعاد إصدارها موشّحة بتغيير فئتها من 100 فلس إلى 20 قرشاً. تقدم المجموعة جولة شاملة في أهم المواقع التاريخية الأردنية، وتعرض مواقع أيقونية تمتد عبر آلاف السنين من الحضارة. من العمارة النبطية القديمة في دير البتراء إلى الآثار الرومانية في جرش وبيلا وأم قيس، تسلط الطوابع الضوء على دور الأردن كملتقى للحضارات القديمة. تشمل المجموعة أيضاً قلعة عجلون التي تمثل العهد الأيوبي الإسلامي، وقصر المشتى الأموي بأعماله الحجرية المعقدة، والمناظر الطبيعية الصحراوية الدرامية في وادي رم. يحمل كل طابع إطارات زخرفية تكمل الصور الأثرية، مؤكدة على مكانة الأردن كحارس للتراث العالمي.
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |