Save the Monuments of Nubia (Temple of Isis at Philae)

Save the Monuments of Nubia (Temple of Isis at Philae)

Year
1965
Face Value
2
Mint Value
1.76 €
Used Value
0.59 €
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
QA 48
Yvert & Tellier
QA 48
Stanley Gibbons
QA 49

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Size
30 x 48.5 mm
Perforation
15 x 14
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
Showcasing the Pylon of the Temple of Isis at Philae, this stamp highlights the urgent theme of cultural rescue, depicting the monument partially submerged to emphasize the threat posed by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. The reflection of the temple in the water serves as a poignant visual metaphor for the fragile boundary between preservation and permanent loss. Through this release, Qatar underscores its historical connection to the broader Arab world's cultural landscape and its commitment to international cooperation. This context reveals a Qatari identity rooted in Islamic and regional brotherhood, where the protection of Egyptian antiquities was viewed as a vital defense of a collective history that spans across borders.