Turkey 1980 Europa CEPT Issue: Historical Monuments
Turkey · 1980 · 10 Lira
This stamp was part of the annual Europa CEPT series, with the 1980 theme being 'Historical Monuments'. The design features the İshak Paşa Palace, a semi-ruined palace and administrative complex located in the Doğubayazıt district of Ağrı province in eastern Turkey. The intricate details of the Ottoman, Persian, and Armenian architectural styles are highlighted in the stamp's artwork.
Issued during a period of political and economic instability in Turkey, this stamp promoted the country's rich cultural and architectural heritage to a European audience through the popular Europa series.
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