Palace of the Rock -Dar al-Hajar- 12 buqsha

This 12-bogaches airmail stamp proudly highlights one of Yemen’s most iconic architectural treasures: the spectacular Dar al-Hajar, or Palace of the Rock, located in Wadi Dhar. Built as a summer residence for the Imam Yahya, the multi-story structure is famously perched atop a soaring natural rock pinnacle, epitomizing the absolute peak of traditional Yemeni engineering and organic masonry crafts. Above this monumental symbol of national identity, a modern four-engine aircraft is depicted in flight, conveying a powerful message of sovereign pride, stability, and technological transition. Enclosed within an intricate, slate-blue arabesque border displaying the official bilingual inscriptions of the Mutawakkilite Kingdom, the program masterfully unites Yemen’s ancient architectural heritage with its mid-20th-century entry into global communication and aviation networks.