Lebanon, Tyre Ancient Ruins and Artifacts

Lebanon · 1965 · 2.5p

This stamp features a marble head of a child discovered during archaeological excavations in Tyre, Lebanon. The design highlights the rich Phoenician and Roman history of the ancient port city. It was part of a set issued to promote tourism and showcase Lebanon's significant historical sites.

Issued in the mid-1960s, this stamp reflects a period of prosperity and cultural promotion in Lebanon, often called its 'Golden Age', before the onset of the civil war.