Monuments of Ancient Nubia on postage stamps of the modern world

Abstract

The international UNESCO campaign to save the monuments of Egyptian and Sudanese Nubia became an important motif on the postage stamps of 47 countries of the world in the years 1960-1980. The stamps host rescued temples of Abu Simbel, Philae, Wadi es-Sebua, Dakka, Qertassi and Buhen.

Moreover, some of the painted murals found in the episcopal cathedral at Faras were reproduced. The philatelic activity substantially contributed to the publicity of the UNESCO Nubia campaign around the world.

Keywords

• postage stamp
• Nubia
• UNESCO campaign
• Abu Simbel
• Faras