Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) - 150 fils

Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) - 150 fils

Year
1989
Face Value
150
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Animals, Landscapes & Nature

Catalogs References

Michel
BH 396
Yvert & Tellier
BH 370
Stanley Gibbons
BH 370

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
13¼ x 14
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
The Dromedary (Camelus dromedarius) has been an integral part of life in Bahrain and throughout the Arabian Peninsula for centuries. Well adapted to arid environments, dromedaries served as a primary means of transportation across deserts and played a vital role in trade, communication, and the movement of people between settlements. Their ability to travel long distances with limited water made them indispensable to the economic and social development of the region.

Beyond their practical importance, dromedaries occupy a special place in the cultural heritage of Bahrain and the wider Arab world. They have long been associated with traditional nomadic life, endurance, and desert survival. Commemorative stamps issued on this theme celebrate the historical significance of the dromedary and its lasting contribution to the heritage and identity of Gulf societies.