Jordanian Governorates
المحافظات الأردنية
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This commemorative set of 12 stamps showcases Jordan's twelve governorates, highlighting the archaeological and historical heritage found throughout the kingdom. Each stamp features distinctive landmarks and monuments from a different governorate, presented with artistic watercolor backgrounds that blend traditional and modern design elements. The stamps display iconic sites including ancient Roman ruins in Amman and Jerash, Crusader castles in Karak and Ajloun, Byzantine mosaics in Madaba, and various historical fortifications and archaeological sites across the country. The unified design approach incorporates Jordan's national flag and the Dome of the Rock as symbolic elements, emphasizing the connection between Jordan's diverse regions and their shared cultural heritage. This philatelic tribute reflects Jordan Post's commitment to promoting domestic tourism and celebrating the rich archaeological treasures that make Jordan a crossroads of ancient civilizations. The artistic presentation combines photography of actual sites with painterly effects, creating an appealing visual representation of Jordan's governorates for both postal use and philatelic collecting.
تحتفل هذه المجموعة التذكارية المؤلفة من اثني عشر طابعاً بالمحافظات الأردنية الاثني عشرة، مسلطة الضوء على التراث الأثري والتاريخي المنتشر في أنحاء المملكة. يعرض كل طابع معالم ونصباً مميزة من محافظة مختلفة، مقدمة بخلفيات فنية مائية تمزج بين التصميم التقليدي والحديث. تظهر الطوابع مواقع أيقونية تشمل الآثار الرومانية القديمة في عمان وجرش، وقلاع الصليبيين في الكرك وعجلون، والفسيفساء البيزنطية في مادبا، ومختلف التحصينات التاريخية والمواقع الأثرية عبر البلاد. يدمج النهج التصميمي الموحد العلم الأردني وقبة الصخرة كعناصر رمزية، مؤكداً على الرابط بين مناطق الأردن المتنوعة وتراثها الثقافي المشترك. يعكس هذا التكريم الطابعي التزام البريد الأردني بتعزيز السياحة المحلية والاحتفال بالكنوز الأثرية الثرية التي تجعل من الأردن ملتقى الحضارات القديمة.
| JS#: | P2020-02.01 |
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| Color: | flesh pale grey chestnut |
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Features ancient Roman ruins and columns in Amman with artistic watercolor background effects. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.02 |
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| Color: | chestnut flesh |
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Displays traditional stone architecture and fortress walls in Zarqa governorate. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.03 |
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| Color: | multicolored |
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Shows the ancient ruins of Jerash with its distinctive Roman columns and archaeological remains. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.04 |
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| Color: | multicolored |
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Features the historic fortress of Aqaba with coastal views and traditional architecture. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.05 |
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| Color: | multicolored |
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Displays the medieval castle and fortifications of Mafraq governorate. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.06 |
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| Color: | flesh chestnut grey |
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Shows traditional architecture and buildings characteristic of Balqa governorate. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.07 |
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| Color: | multicolored |
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Features the historic castle and fortifications of Karak with its distinctive medieval architecture. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.08 |
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| Color: | multicolored |
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Displays ancient ruins and archaeological remains in Irbid governorate. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.09 |
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| Color: | flesh chestnut |
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Shows the crusader castle and historic fortifications of Ajloun governorate. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.10 |
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| Color: | chestnut flesh |
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Features archaeological ruins and ancient stone structures in Tafeileh. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.11 |
| SG#: | Unlisted |
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| Color: | multicolored |
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Displays the famous Byzantine mosaic map and archaeological treasures of Madaba. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.12 |
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| Color: | multicolored |
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Shows ancient ruins and archaeological structures in Ma'an governorate. |
| JS#: | P2020-02.SS |
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| Color: | multicolored |
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Souvenir sheet (minisheet) containing one of each of the twelve individual 25-Piastre stamps that make up the Jordanian Governorates set, for a combined face value of 300 Piastres. |