Chenini Tataouine Mosque

Chenini Tataouine Mosque

Year
2017
Face Value
0.50
Mint Value
0.88 €
Used Value
0.25 €
Print Run
1000000
Themes
Sites and landscapes
This stamp illustrates the Chenini Mosque in Tataouine, a jewel of Berber architecture nestled in the heart of a mountaintop village. With its bright white walls contrasting with the ocher tones of the desert mountain, this religious building symbolizes man's ingenious adaptation to his arid environment. The message promotes the heritage of southern Tunisia, where faith and architecture integrate perfectly with the tormented reliefs of the Ksours, testifying to a centuries-old culture of resilience and spirituality.