Hama (The Great Mosque Minaret)

Hama (The Great Mosque Minaret)

Year
1931
Face Value
0.25
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
SY 337
Yvert & Tellier
FR-SY 202
Stanley Gibbons
SY 346

Technical Details

Colors
Green
Size
21 x 24.5 mm
Perforation
12 x 12½
Printing
Photogravure
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This issue focuses on the spiritual and architectural heritage of Hama, specifically showcasing the distinct, square-based minaret of the Great Mosque. The artwork serves as a tribute to the city's unique aesthetic identity, where traditional Syrian craftsmanship is reflected in the geometric patterns and structured elegance of its religious institutions. This minaret is a powerful symbol of Hama’s historical resilience and its position as a center of piety and scholarship. By centering this landmark, the stamp conveys a message of cultural continuity and the preservation of a specific Syrian architectural vernacular that has survived through centuries of dynastic shifts, anchoring the nation’s modern identity in its medieval splendor.