UNESCO Campaign to Save the Nubian Monuments - 15 millieme

Issued in 1966, this stamp commemorates the UNESCO International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, one of the largest cultural preservation efforts ever undertaken. The design depicts the façade of the Abu Simbel temples carefully cradled in human hands, symbolizing the international effort to protect ancient Egyptian and Nubian monuments threatened by the rising waters of Lake Nasser following the construction of the Aswan High Dam. The campaign brought together nations from around the world to preserve a priceless part of humanity's shared heritage.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Kingdom of Libya expressed its support for international cooperation in the preservation of cultural and historical treasures. The issue celebrated the successful rescue of the Nubian monuments and emphasized the importance of protecting archaeological heritage for future generations through global collaboration and scientific expertise.