Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Historic Sites

مواقع أثرية أردنية

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Regular Issue

60 Fils

JS#: P1988-07.01
SG#: 1561
SC#: 1331
Color: deep blue multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 13
Issue Date: 11-Aug-1988
Description: A tall stone tower structure rises from an arid landscape under a bright blue sky, with scattered ruins visible in the foreground at the archaeological site of Umm Al-Rasas.

80 Fils

JS#: P1988-07.02
SG#: 1562
SC#: 1332
Color: deep blue multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 13
Issue Date: 11-Aug-1988
Description: Ancient Roman columns stand prominently against a blue sky, displaying the classical architectural remains of the Decapolis city of Umm Qais (Gadara).

160 Fils

JS#: P1988-07.03
SG#: 1563
SC#: 1333
Color: yellow green multicolored
Perforation : 13.5 x 13
Issue Date: 11-Aug-1988
Description: Substantial stone ruins of a Hellenistic palace complex are shown against a yellow-green background, representing the archaeological site of Iraq Al-Amir.

Souvenir and Mini Sheets

300 Fils

JS#: P1988-07.SS01
SG#: MS1564
SC#: (note after 1333)
Color: pale orange multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 11-Aug-1988
Description: This souvenir sheet combines all three archaeological sites in a comprehensive presentation, featuring the tower of Umm Al-Rasas, the Roman columns of Umm Qais, and the palace ruins of Iraq Al-Amir on an orange background.

Covers