Ruins at Baalbek - 10 piastre

This definitive stamp (Postes) honors Lebanon's profound classical antiquity and world-renowned archaeological heritage by featuring a sweeping panoramic view of the ancient ruins at Baalbek (Baalbeck). The detailed coral-red engraving captures the monumental stone walls, courts, and towering columns of the vast Roman temple complex rising over the Beqaa Valley floor. This majestic imagery carries a profound message of historical endurance, architectural grandeur, and timeless cultural pride. Issued by the Lebanese Republic (LIBAN), the stamp utilizes one of the country's most iconic historic landmarks to celebrate its ancient lineage and foster national identity through daily postal communication.