Numidian Mausoleum of Dougga

Country : Tunisie

Continent : Afrique

Issued on : 16/09/1996

Age : 30 years

Michel Reference
TN 1340
Stanley Reference
TN 1325
Yvert Reference
TN 1276
Themes
Sites and landscapes
Description
This stamp highlights a major monument of Tunisian ancient heritage, emblematic of the pre-Roman Numidian heritage. The mausoleum, represented in all its monumental verticality, symbolizes the political and cultural power of ancient North African kingdoms, as well as their architectural mastery. The illustration underlines the antiquity of Tunisian history and the depth of its civilizational roots, predating the often better-known Roman period. In the national context, this theme contributes to the recognition and promotion of an exceptional archaeological heritage, affirming the historical continuity of the territory and its central role in Mediterranean cultural exchanges.
Size
20x30 mm
Colors
Polychrome
Designer
DIAPOS
Printers
Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.
Perforation
11½
Print
Photogravure
Face Value
0,20 DT
Mint Value
0,58 $
Used Value
0,29 $
Print Run
1 010 000 exemplaires
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