Historical Path
الممر التاريخي
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The Historical Path set, issued by Jordan Post on September 28, 2011, presents a comprehensive journey through Jordan's rich archaeological and cultural heritage. This commemorative set of ten 20-piastre stamps showcases diverse historical artifacts and monuments that trace the kingdom's evolution from ancient civilizations to modern times. The stamps feature archaeological treasures including Assyrian bas-reliefs, ancient carvings depicting antelopes and mythological figures, circular plaques with classical portraits, and damaged frescoes showing maritime scenes. Architectural elements are represented through traditional Jordanian buildings and modern commemorative structures. The set also includes a portrait of King Abdullah II, symbolizing Jordan's contemporary leadership while honoring its historical legacy. Musical heritage is represented through an ancient harpist carving, demonstrating the cultural continuity that defines Jordanian civilization. This philatelic collection serves as a visual narrative of Jordan's position as a crossroads of ancient cultures and its role in preserving archaeological treasures for future generations.
تقدم مجموعة الممر التاريخي، التي أصدر البريد الأردني في 28 سبتمبر 2011، رحلة شاملة عبر التراث الأثري والثقافي الغني للأردن. هذه المجموعة التذكارية المكونة من عشرة طوابع بقيمة 20 قرشاً تعرض كنوزاً أثرية متنوعة ومعالم تتتبع تطور المملكة من الحضارات القديمة إلى العصر الحديث. تضم الطوابع كنوزاً أثرية منها النقوش الآشورية البارزة والمنحوتات القديمة التي تصور الظباء والشخصيات الأسطورية واللوحات الدائرية بالصور الكلاسيكية واللوحات الجدارية المتضررة التي تظهر المشاهد البحرية. تمثل العناصر المعمارية من خلال المباني الأردنية التقليدية والهياكل التذكارية الحديثة. تتضمن المجموعة أيضاً صورة للملك عبد الله الثاني، مما يرمز إلى القيادة الأردنية المعاصرة مع تكريم تراثها التاريخي.
| JS#: | P2011-10.01 |
| SG#: | 2401 |
| SC#: | 2093 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Ancient circular bronze plaque featuring a relief portrait of a woman's head in profile, displayed against a light background with classical architectural details. |
| JS#: | P2011-10.02 |
| SG#: | 2396 |
| SC#: | 2094 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Assyrian stone bas-relief depicting standing figures beneath a stylized tree with detailed carved foliage and ceremonial scenes. |
| JS#: | P2011-10.03 |
| SG#: | 2397 |
| SC#: | 2095 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Ancient stone carving showing antelopes or gazelles alongside human figures in a hunting or ceremonial scene with intricate relief work. |
| JS#: | P2011-10.04 |
| SG#: | 2398 |
| SC#: | 2096 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Damaged ancient fresco fragment displaying maritime vessels or ships with weathered colors and partially preserved nautical imagery. |
| JS#: | P2011-10.05 |
| SG#: | 2400 |
| SC#: | 2097 |
| Color: | grey black white |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Modern commemorative memorial structure featuring white stone blocks arranged in a row with architectural elements and landscaping. |
| JS#: | P2011-10.06 |
| SG#: | 2402 |
| SC#: | 2098 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Ancient relief carving of Ceres or a harvest deity figure holding grain sheaves, depicted in traditional classical style with flowing robes. |
| JS#: | P2011-10.07 |
| SG#: | 2399 |
| SC#: | 2099 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Stylized artistic representation of traditional Jordanian buildings with multicolored geometric patterns and architectural decorative elements. |
| JS#: | P2011-10.08 |
| SG#: | 2395 |
| SC#: | 2100 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Traditional white stone buildings positioned on a hillside showing characteristic Middle Eastern residential architecture with terraced landscape. |
| JS#: | P2011-10.09 |
| SG#: | 2393 |
| SC#: | 2101 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Official portrait of King Abdullah II wearing traditional Jordanian keffiyeh and formal attire against a light background. |
| JS#: | P2011-10.10 |
| SG#: | 2394 |
| SC#: | 2102 |
| Color: | multicolored |
| Perforation : | |
| Issue Date: | 28-Sep-2011 |
| Description: |
Ancient stone carving depicting a seated figure playing a harp or lyre, representing classical musical traditions and cultural heritage. |