Mosque at Hama   redrawn

Mosque at Hama redrawn

Year
1935
Face Value
0.1
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
SY 334II
Yvert & Tellier
FR-SY 218
Stanley Gibbons
SY 244b

Technical Details

Colors
Violet brown
Size
21 x 24.5 mm
Perforation
12 x 12½
Printing
Lithography
Designer
Joseph de La Nézière
Printers
Hélio-Vaugirard, Paris
This Syrian stamp highlights the rich architectural and cultural heritage of the historic city of Hama, focusing specifically on its iconic Islamic monuments and urban landscape. The central illustration captures the distinctive minaret of a local mosque alongside traditional domes and buildings, framed elegantly within an Islamic arch that emphasizes the country's profound spiritual and artistic history. To the bottom left, a stone bridge over the Orontes River nods to the city's ancient engineering legacy, capturing how natural geography and human architecture seamlessly intertwined to shape Hama’s identity. By showcasing these landmarks, the stamp serves as a message of national pride and cultural continuity, projecting an image of Syria rooted in enduring regional traditions, historical depth, and architectural mastery.