Lebanese Cedar Tree and Ancient Ruins

Lebanon · 1961 · 2.5p

This airmail stamp features a prominent Cedar of Lebanon, the country's national symbol, set against a backdrop of ancient Roman ruins. The design beautifully merges Lebanon's rich natural heritage with its deep historical and archaeological significance, representing millennia of civilization.

Issued in the early 1960s, this stamp reflects a period of relative prosperity and stability in Lebanon, often referred to as its 'golden age,' when it was a major cultural and financial hub in the Middle East.