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Year: 1966
African Swallowtail (Papilio dardanus ssp. polytrophus)
Issued in the 1960s as part of the Butterflies and Insects series of the Yemen Arab Republic (Y.A.R.), this stamp commemorates the African Swallowtail (Papilio dardanus ssp. polytrophus), a butterfly native to sub-Saharan Africa and renowned among naturalists for its remarkable diversity of forms. The series was issued to showcase notable insect species and to promote interest in entomology, natural history, and the study of biodiversity. The African Swallowtail has long been of scientific interest because of its adaptability and its important place in evolutionary and ecological research. By featuring the African Swallowtail, the Yemen Arab Republic highlighted the richness of the insect world and the importance of conserving natural ecosystems that support diverse species. The issue celebrated the beauty and scientific significance of butterflies while encouraging appreciation of wildlife conservation and environmental awareness, emphasizing the value of protecting biodiversity for future generations.
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The Gateway of Bab al-Yaman - 1 ahmadi riyal
The Gateway of Bab al-Yaman - 20 buqsha
The Gateway of Bab al-Yaman - 10 buqsha
The Gateway of Bab al-Yaman - 5 buqsha
Minaret of the Al-Ashrafiya Mosque in Taiz - 20 imadi
Minaret of the Al-Ashrafiya Mosque in Taiz - 12 imadi
Minaret of the Al-Ashrafiya Mosque in Taiz - 10 imadi
Minaret of the Al-Ashrafiya Mosque in Taiz - 8 imadi
Minaret of the Al-Ashrafiya Mosque in Taiz - 6 imadi
Minaret of the Al-Ashrafiya Mosque in Taiz - 4 imadi
Orchard Landscape of Wadi Dhar - 1 hamidi
Orchard Landscape of Wadi Dhar - 20 buqsha
Royal Palace at Taiz - 16 buqsha
Palace of the Rock -Dar al-Hajar- 12 buqsha
Airmail View over Sana'a - 8 buqsha
Airmail View over Sana'a - 6 buqsha
Citadel of Hajjah - 20 buqsha
Panoramic View of Sana'a and its Minarets - 14 buqsha
Mosque Sanaa - 10 buqsha
Presentation of the National Flag - 6 buqsha
Presentation of the National Flag - 5 buqsha
Parade Square in Sana'a - 3 buqsha
Parade Square in Sana'a - 2 buqsha
