Title:
Tlemcen Mosque, Algeria - Overprinted “EA”
Description:
Attention: Another similar see stamp Mi: 386. Tlemcen Mosque is a historic mosque located in the city of Tlemcen, Algeria. Also known as the Great Mosque of Tlemcen or the Mosque of Sidi Boumediene, it was built in the 12th century during the Almoravid dynasty and has undergone several renovations and expansions over the centuries. The mosque features a unique architectural style that blends Almoravid, Almohad, and Marinid influences, with intricate geometric patterns and decoration adorning its walls, columns, and arches. The Tlemcen Mosque is considered one of the most important religious and cultural sites in Algeria and attracts visitors from around the world.
Country:
Algeria
Denomination:
0.50 F - Algerian franc
Issue Date:
1962-07-04
Color:
Green|Violet purple
Print Method:
Recess
Perforation:
Comb 13
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
26 x 40 mm
Emission:
Definitive
Series:
Stamps of France Handstamped EA (1962)
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:DZ 381,Sn:DZ 289a,Yt:DZ 357,Sg:DZ 389
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:20:56
Themes:
Buildings | Mosques | Palm-trees | Plants (Flora) | Tourism | Towers | Trees
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:20:56
