Ethiopia 1964 UNESCO Nubian Monuments Campaign

Ethiopia · 1964 · 50c

This stamp was issued as part of the international UNESCO campaign to save the Nubian monuments from the rising waters of the Aswan High Dam. The design features a stylized depiction of the colossal seated statues of Ramesses II at the Great Temple of Abu Simbel in Egypt.

Issued during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie I, this stamp highlights Ethiopia's participation in a major global cultural preservation effort, reflecting its ancient ties to the Nile region.