Antonine Temple, Sabratha

Antonine Temple, Sabratha

Year
1965
Face Value
500
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Architecture & Monuments

Catalogs References

Michel
LY 203
Yvert & Tellier
LY 280
Stanley Gibbons
LY 361

Technical Details

Colors
Carmine rose
Perforation
12 x 11¾
Printing
Recess
Issued in the 1960s as part of Libya's definitive series depicting national historical monuments, this stamp commemorates the Temple of Antoninus at Sabratha, an important Roman-era structure located within the archaeological site of Sabratha. Built during the reign of the Antonine emperors, the temple formed part of the city's monumental religious and civic architecture, reflecting the prosperity and cultural significance of Sabratha during the height of Roman rule in North Africa.

By featuring the Antonine Temple, the Kingdom of Libya celebrated one of the country's most important archaeological treasures and highlighted the enduring legacy of the Roman civilization in Libya. The issue promoted awareness of the nation's rich historical heritage and emphasized the importance of preserving ancient monuments that illustrate Libya's role in the history and culture of the Mediterranean world.