International Campaign to Save the Nubian Monuments- 15 fils

International Campaign to Save the Nubian Monuments- 15 fils

Year
1964
Face Value
15
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
International Events, Architecture & Monuments

Catalogs References

Michel
JO 461
Yvert & Tellier
JO 433
Stanley Gibbons
JO 596

Technical Details

Colors
Yellow
Size
41 x 20 mm
Perforation
14½ x 14
Printing
Offset lithography
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
This stamp commemorates the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, a major cultural preservation initiative launched under the auspices of UNESCO. The campaign was organized following the construction of the Aswan High Dam, which threatened several ancient Egyptian and Nubian archaeological sites with flooding. Through an unprecedented international effort, important monuments, including the temples of Abu Simbel, were carefully dismantled and relocated to higher ground to ensure their preservation.

By issuing this stamp, Jordan expressed support for international cooperation in protecting humanity's shared cultural heritage. The issue highlights the importance of safeguarding historical monuments for future generations and celebrates one of the most successful archaeological preservation projects ever undertaken, demonstrating how nations can work together to preserve irreplaceable treasures from the past.