Temple of Artemis Jerash

Temple of Artemis Jerash

Year
1933
Face Value
5
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
JO 175
Yvert & Tellier
JO-TJ 166
Stanley Gibbons
JO 212

Technical Details

Colors
orange
Perforation
12
Printing
Typography
Designer
Yacoub Sukker
Printers
Bradbury, Wilkinson & Co. Ltd
Centering on the majestic columns of the Temple of Artemis, this stamp highlights the Greco-Roman heritage that defines much of Northern Jordan’s cultural landscape. The illustration of these towering Corinthian structures symbolizes the heights of classical artistic achievement and the permanence of human civilization. Set within the context of the Emirate of Transjordan, the stamp serves to project an image of a modern state that is deeply rooted in a glorious and globally recognized past. The framing of the central image with architectural pillars further reinforces the theme of stability and aesthetic continuity. It carries a message of Jordan as a sophisticated cultural destination, showcasing the Temple as a primary icon of the country's institutional commitment to archaeological preservation and international tourism.