Temple of the moon god Ilumqul

Temple of the moon god Ilumqul

Year
1961
Face Value
12
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
YE-AR 221A
Yvert & Tellier
YE-K 105
Stanley Gibbons
YE-AR 147

Technical Details

Colors
Multicolor
Perforation
11¾
Printing
Photogravure
Printers
Courvoisier (Helio Courvoisier) S. A.
This stamp honors the sacred architecture and monumental masonry of ancient Yemen by illustrating the stone entrance court, stairways, and pillars of the Temple of the Moon God (Ilumquh/Ilumqul) near Marib. The monochrome imagery captures the precise steps and structural columns of this ancient religious sanctuary, carrying a powerful message of civilizational longevity, spiritual history, and engineering expertise. Released by the Mutawakkilite Kingdom of Yemen, the program emphasizes the country's rich historical identity and heritage preservation, celebrating the architectural feats of the Kingdom of Sheba that once anchored the prosperous ancient incense and spice networks.