Saving the old city of Sana'a- Yemen

Saving the old city of Sana'a- Yemen

Year
1988
Face Value
0.20
Mint Value
0.58 €
Used Value
0.29 €
Print Run
508000
Themes
Sites and landscapes
This broadcast demonstrates Tunisia's cultural solidarity with the Arab world by supporting UNESCO's international campaign to save the old city of Sana'a. The illustration highlights the unique Yemeni architecture, characterized by its mudbrick “skyscrapers” decorated with geometric patterns in white lime. The message concerns the preservation of a thousand-year-old urban heritage, recognized as a masterpiece of human ingenuity. By issuing this stamp, Tunisia affirms its role as protector of shared cultural roots and the diversity of Islamic heritage.