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Year: 2009
Kairouan Capital of Islamic Culture: Abou Zamâa Al Balaoui Mausoleum
This stamp celebrates the designation of Kairouan as “Capital of Islamic Culture” in 2009. It illustrates the Mausoleum of Abi Zamâa al-Balawi, better known as the Barber Mosque. The visual highlights the elegance of the galleries with horseshoe arcades and the refinement of the ceramics and sculpted stuccoes which decorate the courtyard. This monument, which houses the tomb of a companion of the Prophet, is a high place of spirituality and a masterpiece of Tunisian architecture from the Ottoman period, symbolizing the historical role of Kairouan as a beacon of knowledge and faith in North Africa.
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50th Anniversary of the Creation of the National Army
Achievements
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The Football World Cup, Germany 2006
sports
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The National Program for Cleanliness and Environmental Protection
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Specific Program for the Employment of Disabled People
Solidarity
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Jewelry and Jewels of the Punic and Roman Eras: Gold and amethyst ear pendants
Arts
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Jewelry and Jewels of the Punic and Roman Eras: Gold ring
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Jewelry and Jewels of the Punic and Roman Eras: Khlel (clasp) in gold
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Jewelry and Jewels of the Punic and Roman Eras: Bronze plated earring
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Dialogue between Civilizations and Religions, Mosaic, Sousse Museum - III century AD
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50th Anniversary of Independence
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6th Centenary of the Death of Ibn Khaldoun
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Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
Flora
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
Flora
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Mint
Flora
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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Flora
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Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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The World Summit on the Information Society, Tunis November 16-18, 2005
Events
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18th Anniversary of Change
Events
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World Year of Physics, 2005
education
21 years
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37th World Scout Conference
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International Year of Sport and Physical Education
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Centenary of Rotary International
Events
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World No Tobacco Day
National Day
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Sculptures from the Punic and Roman Periods: Terracotta statue of the Carthaginian god Baal Hammon - 1st AD BC (Bardo Museum)
Arts
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