Ghadames, Ancient Berber City

Libya · 1968 · 10 M

This stamp features a view of the old town of Ghadames, a pre-Roman Berber city and an oasis in the desert. Known as the 'pearl of the desert', its distinctive domestic architecture of interconnected, multi-story mud-brick houses is highlighted. The design captures the unique, labyrinthine character of this ancient settlement.

Issued as part of a definitive series, this stamp showcases one of Libya's most significant cultural and historical sites. Ghadames was later designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1986 for its well-preserved traditional architecture and importance as a trans-Saharan trade hub.