Stamps of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Petra - The Rose City

البتراء - المدينة الوردية

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Regular Issue

50 Fils

JS#: P1995-05.01
SG#: 1766
SC#: 1524
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14
Issue Date: 11-Aug-1995
Description: The ancient Roman amphitheater carved into the pink sandstone cliffs of Petra, showing the semicircular rows of stone seats overlooking the performance area.

75 Fils

JS#: P1995-05.02
SG#: 1767
SC#: 1525
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14
Issue Date: 11-Aug-1995
Description: A collection of Nabataean artifacts from Petra including decorative pottery vessels, carved relief sculptures, and ancient ceramic pieces displaying traditional geometric patterns.

80 Fils

JS#: P1995-05.03
SG#: 1768
SC#: 1526
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14
Issue Date: 11-Aug-1995
Description: The iconic Treasury (Al-Khazneh) facade carved into the rose-colored cliff face, showing the elaborate Hellenistic architectural details and towering columns.

160 Fils

JS#: P1995-05.04
SG#: 1769
SC#: 1527
Color: multicolored
Perforation : 14
Issue Date: 11-Aug-1995
Description: A closer view of the Treasury's magnificent carved facade with its classical columns, pediments, and intricate sculptural decorations hewn directly from the living rock.

Souvenir and Mini Sheets

200 Fils

JS#: P1995-05.SS01
SG#: MS1770
SC#: 1528
Color: multicolored
Perforation : imperf
Issue Date: 11-Aug-1995
Description: The Monastery (Ad-Deir) temple carved high into the mountainside, displaying its massive facade with classical architectural elements against the dramatic rocky landscape.

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