Ksar el-Heir - 5 piastre

This definitive stamp celebrates Syria's foundational Islamic past by showcasing the imposing fortified gateway of Qasr al-Hayr, an early Umayyad desert castle complex. The illustration features the monumental semicircular towers and defensive stone masonry characteristic of 8th-century desert architecture, projecting an image of Syria as an enduring historic crossroads and a cradle of early Islamic engineering. Framed by delicate, stylized floral borders that honor traditional Syrian geometric crafts, the design functions under the institutional authority of the Syrian Republic to evoke national pride, cultural continuity, and a deep appreciation for the architectural safeguarding of the country's ancient desert heritage.