Ming Tombs Dam Completion Commemorative
China · 1958 · 8 Fen
This stamp depicts the Ming Tombs Dam, a significant engineering project, with workers in the foreground, symbolizing the nation's construction efforts. The design highlights the dam's structure against a backdrop of mountains, celebrating its successful completion.
The Ming Tombs Dam was a major water conservancy project built near Beijing in 1958, largely through volunteer labor. Its completion was a symbol of China's post-revolutionary development and collective effort.
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Engraved
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