The archaeological fort of Ghar El Melh
Michel Reference
TN 2006
Stanley Reference
TN 1988
Yvert Reference
TN 1913
Themes
Sites and landscapes
Description
This stamp depicts the Fort of Ghar El Melh, an imposing monument located in northeastern Tunisia. Built in the Ottoman era (17th century), this fort was part of a strategic coastal defense system intended to protect the ancient port of Porto Farina against maritime incursions. The illustration highlights its massive defensive architecture, with its polygonal towers and cut stone walls, recalling the region's corsair and military past. It is a tribute to the preservation of Tunisian built heritage and the historical importance of strongholds in securing the Mediterranean coastline.
Size
28 x 40 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
Leila Allagui
Printers
Tunisia Post Printing House
Perforation
14 x 14¼
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,75 DT
Mint Value
0,88 $
Used Value
0,25 $
Print Run
1 000 000 exemplaires
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