Views of Jordan
مناظر من الأردن
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This definitive stamp set issued by the Government of Jordan in February 1954 showcases iconic architectural monuments that represent Jordan's cultural and historical heritage. The 13-stamp series features three main subjects: the Treasury of Petra (Al-Khazneh), one of the most famous facades carved into the rose-red sandstone cliffs of the ancient Nabataean city; the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, the golden-domed Islamic shrine built in the 7th century; and Al-Aqsa Mosque, also located in Jerusalem's Old City. Portrait stamps of King Hussein, who had recently ascended to the throne in 1952, are interspersed throughout the series. The stamps display these architectural marvels in various color combinations across different denominations from 1 fils to 500 fils, with ornate decorative borders featuring traditional Islamic geometric patterns. This issue reflects Jordan's role as custodian of Islamic holy sites in Jerusalem and celebrates the kingdom's archaeological treasures, particularly Petra, which would later become a UNESCO World Heritage site. The set served both postal needs and as a showcase of Jordan's most treasured landmarks during the early years of King Hussein's reign.
تعرض هذه المجموعة الاعتيادية التي أصدرتها الحكومة الأردنية في فبراير 1954 المعالم المعمارية الأيقونية التي تمثل التراث الثقافي والتاريخي للأردن. تضم المجموعة المكونة من 13 طابعاً ثلاثة مواضيع رئيسية: خزنة البتراء، إحدى أشهر الواجهات المنحوتة في منحدرات الحجر الرملي الوردي للمدينة النبطية القديمة؛ وقبة الصخرة في القدس، الضريح الإسلامي ذو القبة الذهبية الذي بُني في القرن السابع؛ والمسجد الأقصى الواقع أيضاً في البلدة القديمة بالقدس. تتخلل المجموعة طوابع تحمل صورة الملك حسين الذي اعتلى العرش مؤخراً عام 1952. تعرض الطوابع هذه التحف المعمارية بتركيبات لونية متنوعة عبر فئات مختلفة من فلس واحد إلى 500 فلس، مع إطارات زخرفية مزينة بأنماط هندسية إسلامية تقليدية. تعكس هذه الإصدارة دور الأردن كحارس للمقدسات الإسلامية في القدس وتحتفل بكنوز المملكة الأثرية.
| JS#: | P1954-01.01 |
| SG#: | 419 |
| SC#: | 306 |
| Color: | red brown deep blue green |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-1954 |
| Description: |
The Treasury of Petra with its ornate classical facade featuring columns and carved details, surrounded by a decorative green border with Arabic inscriptions. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.02 |
| SG#: | 420 |
| SC#: | 307 |
| Color: | black scarlet |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 14-Jul-1954 |
| Description: |
Portrait of King Hussein in formal attire against a pink background, framed by an ornate red border with Islamic geometric patterns. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.03 |
| SG#: | 421 |
| SC#: | 308 |
| Color: | bluish violet reddish purple |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 09-Feb-1954 |
| Description: |
The Treasury of Petra depicted in blue tones showing the iconic Hellenistic architecture carved into the sandstone cliff face, with purple decorative border. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.04 |
| SG#: | 422 |
| SC#: | 309 |
| Color: | myrtle green orange brown |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 14-Jul-1954 |
| Description: |
Portrait of King Hussein in profile view wearing formal dress, set within a red and orange decorative border with Arabic calligraphy. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.05 |
| SG#: | 423 |
| SC#: | 310 |
| Color: | deep blue green deep violet |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 14-Jul-1954 |
| Description: |
The Treasury of Petra rendered in green and blue hues displaying the monument's distinctive two-story facade with its classical columns and pediments. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.06 |
| SG#: | 424 |
| SC#: | 311 |
| Color: | bluish green deep purple |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 26-Apr-1954 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock with its distinctive golden dome and octagonal structure set against a sky background, framed by a purple decorative border. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.07 |
| SG#: | 425 |
| SC#: | 312 |
| Color: | sepia carmine |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 26-Apr-1954 |
| Description: |
Al-Aqsa Mosque showing the building's facade with arched entrance and surrounding trees, depicted in sepia tones with a red ornamental border. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.08 |
| SG#: | 426 |
| SC#: | 313 |
| Color: | deep grey green blue |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 26-Apr-1954 |
| Description: |
The Dome of the Rock displaying the iconic Islamic shrine with its golden dome and decorative exterior walls, surrounded by a blue border. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.09 |
| SG#: | 427 |
| SC#: | 314 |
| Color: | scarlet deep blue |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Al-Aqsa Mosque rendered in red showing the mosque's architectural details including the arched entrance and adjacent vegetation, with blue decorative frame. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.10 |
| SG#: | 428 |
| SC#: | 315 |
| Color: | greenish blue myrtle green |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Al-Aqsa Mosque depicted in blue and green tones highlighting the building's Islamic architecture and surrounding landscape elements. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.11 |
| SG#: | 429 |
| SC#: | 316 |
| Color: | deep turquoise blue brown lake |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Al-Aqsa Mosque shown with architectural details of the entrance and surrounding trees, framed by an ornate red and brown decorative border. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.12 |
| SG#: | 430 |
| SC#: | 317 |
| Color: | purple red brown |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Portrait of King Hussein in formal attire rendered in purple tones, set within an elaborate decorative border featuring traditional Islamic patterns. |
| Notes: | no watermark |
| JS#: | P1954-01.13 |
| SG#: | 431 |
| SC#: | 318 |
| Color: | brown lake deep olive |
| Perforation : | 13 |
| Issue Date: | 19-Oct-1954 |
| Description: |
Formal portrait of King Hussein in Western suit and tie, framed by ornate Islamic geometric border patterns in gold and surrounded by decorative Arabic calligraphy. |
| Notes: | no watermark |