Lebanon 1947 Airmail - Ancient Monuments

Lebanon · 1947 · 25p, 35p, 50p, 75p

This set of four airmail stamps features prominent ancient monuments of Lebanon. The designs depict the Temple of Jupiter in Baalbek, the Citadel of Raymond de Saint-Gilles in Tripoli, the Sea Castle in Sidon, and the ruins of the city of Tyre. The stamps highlight the rich historical and archaeological heritage of the country.

Issued in 1947, this set was released shortly after Lebanon gained full independence in 1943, serving to promote the new republic's deep cultural history on an international stage through its airmail service.