The great thermal baths of Makthar
Michel Reference
TN 1673
Stanley Reference
TN 1653
Yvert Reference
TN 1595
Themes
Sites and landscapes
Description
This issue presents the “Great Baths” of Makthar (ancient Mactaris), dating from the 3rd century AD. The rows of columns and characteristic arcades visible on the stamp illustrate the elegance of this city located on the highlands, at the crossroads of the Numidian and Roman civilizations. The stamp highlights the archaeological heritage of the Siliana region, recalling that these monumental infrastructures were an integral part of the urban identity and the comfort of Roman citizens on Tunisian soil.
Size
36x36 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
DIAPOS
Printers
Tunisia Post Printing House
Perforation
13¼
Print
Offset
Face Value
0,60 DT
Mint Value
1,15 $
Used Value
0,58 $
Print Run
500 000 exemplaires
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