Title:
Chariot and Soldier
Description:
The Chariot and Soldier is an ancient Egyptian monument that dates back to the New Kingdom period, around 1550-1070 BCE. It is a depiction of a soldier riding a chariot, which was a common military technology of the time. The monument is significant because it showcases the military might of ancient Egypt and the importance of chariots in warfare during that era.
The Chariot and Soldier is also a part of the wider collection of Nubian monuments that were at risk of flooding due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the mid-20th century. In response, the UNESCO-led campaign to safeguard the monuments of Nubia was launched in the 1960s. The Chariot and Soldier was among the many monuments that were relocated and preserved through this campaign, which helped to protect the cultural heritage of Egypt and Sudan.
The Chariot and Soldier is also a part of the wider collection of Nubian monuments that were at risk of flooding due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam in the mid-20th century. In response, the UNESCO-led campaign to safeguard the monuments of Nubia was launched in the 1960s. The Chariot and Soldier was among the many monuments that were relocated and preserved through this campaign, which helped to protect the cultural heritage of Egypt and Sudan.
Country:
Algeria
Denomination:
0.20 د.ج - Algerian dinar
Issue Date:
1964-06-28
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Typography
Perforation:
Comb 13
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
52 x 31 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Series:
Safeguard Monuments of Nubie
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:DZ 428,Sn:DZ 317,Yt:DZ 387,Sg:DZ 435
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
Themes:
Horses | UNESCO
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
