Kabelias - 50 Piastre

This stamp showcases Kabelias in the Bekaa Valley, utilizing an illustration of a biplane over the village and its prominent hilltop ruins to symbolize the enduring presence of history in the Lebanese countryside. The message is one of continuity, where the technology of the airmail program reaches into the agricultural heartland of the nation, a region vital to the Lebanese economy and rural identity. Kabelias represents the layered heritage of the Bekaa, where ancient stone structures overlook fertile lands that have supported civilizations for millennia. By highlighting this location, the stamp celebrates Lebanon’s inland geography and the importance of connecting its diverse regional institutions through a modern, unified postal system.