Hussein Ben Ali

This stamp inaugurates a historical series dedicated to the sovereigns of Tunisia by representing Hussein Ben Ali, founder of the Husseinite dynasty which reigned over the country from 1705 to 1957. The portrait shows the sovereign in the ceremonial costume of the 18th century, symbolizing the birth of an era of political stability after a period of unrest. By highlighting this figure, the stamp explores the roots of the modern Tunisian state and the importance of the Husseinite dynasty in structuring the administration, arts and architecture which still define the historical identity of the nation today.