The Ancient Ruins of Baalbeck

The Ancient Ruins of Baalbeck

Year
1930
Face Value
100
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
LB 185
Yvert & Tellier
FR-LB 148
Stanley Gibbons
LB 180

Technical Details

Colors
Grey black
Perforation
13¼
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This stamp commemorates Lebanon's unparalleled monumental heritage and deep historical layered identity by illustrating the colossal Roman temple complex at Baalbeck. The design features the towering columns of the Temple of Jupiter and the surrounding acropolis, showcasing one of the most celebrated archaeological sanctuaries of the ancient world. The illustration carries a clear message of prestige, endurance, and cultural weight, framing these monumental stone ruins as a cornerstone of the nation's historical legacy and international cultural presence.