village of Mouktara - 1.25 Piastre

This stamp highlights the village of Mouktara, a significant site in the Shouf region that serves as a historic center for the Druze community and the ancestral seat of the Jumblatt family. The illustration depicts the traditional Lebanese mountain architecture characterized by stone arches and tiered gardens, symbolizing the integration of human settlements within the rugged natural landscape of the mountains. This program reflects the social and political fabric of the Lebanese hinterland, where local heritage and traditional leadership have historically played a vital role in the country’s identity. The stamp celebrates the resilience of mountain life and the preservation of rural architectural crafts that define the heart of Lebanon's diverse cultural landscape.