Jordan 2008 Quseir Amra (8th century Islamic Art site)
From Stamps of the World
- Issue date: 15th November 2008
- four values and a miniature sheet
- Printed by:
- Print process: lithography
- Perforations: 14.25 x 14.25, or imperforate (miniature sheet)
- stamp format height 35mm x width 45mm. Miniature sheet format height 70mm x width 90mm
Quseir Amra or Qasr Amra, 8th century Royal Retreat in eastern Jordan (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Frescoes
Islamic frescoes of 8th century (four values) or view of site (miniature sheet)
Notes. There was formerly a large Syrian (Umayyad Caliphate) castle on the site, of which there are no above-ground remains
