village of Deir el Qamar - 3 Piastre

This stamp features the historic village of Deir el Qamar, a significant cultural site in the Shouf Mountains that served as the capital of Mount Lebanon during the Maanid and Shihab dynasties. The illustration depicts the town's central square, highlighting its traditional Lebanese architecture, stone-built houses, and the iconic Fakhreddine Mosque minaret, which symbolizes the village's identity as a "City of Emirs" and a cradle of Lebanese heritage. By showcasing this site, the program underscores the historical continuity and political evolution of the Lebanese identity, emphasizing Deir el Qamar's role as a meeting point of diverse communities and its institutional importance in the formation of modern Lebanon.