Orontes River- HAma - Potez 29-4 biplane

This issue highlights the scenic beauty and unique hydraulic heritage of Hama, featuring a biplane flying over the Orontes River and the city’s world-famous waterwheels (Norias). The illustration captures the sprawling urban landscape nestled along the riverbanks, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between nature, ancient engineering, and modern transport. Symbolically, the stamp carries a message of regional pride and ecological continuity, framing the Norias as timeless icons of Syrian ingenuity. Within the national context, it underscores Hama’s role as a vital agricultural and cultural center, effectively linking the traditional life of the Syrian interior to the speed and efficiency of the new airmail network.