Islamic Heritage - Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem - 200 fils

Islamic Heritage - Dome of the Rock, Jerusalem - 200 fils

Year
1980
Face Value
200
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
BH 295A
Yvert & Tellier
BH 298
Stanley Gibbons
BH 269

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
14 x 13¼
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
This stamp is part of a series dedicated to Islamic heritage and sacred sites. It depicts the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, one of the oldest and most significant monuments in Islamic history. Constructed in the seventh century, the shrine occupies a prominent place within the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and is revered throughout the Islamic world for its religious and historical importance.

By featuring the Dome of the Rock, Bahrain recognized the cultural and spiritual significance of Islamic civilization and its architectural achievements. The issue celebrates a landmark that has become a symbol of Islamic heritage, while promoting awareness of the historical, religious, and artistic legacy associated with one of the world's most renowned sacred sites.