The Great Pyramids of Giza  - 4 millieme

The Great Pyramids of Giza - 4 millieme

Year
1922
Face Value
4
Mint Value
-
Used Value
-
Print Run
-
Themes
Sites and landscapes

Catalogs References

Michel
EG 66
Yvert & Tellier
EG 59
Stanley Gibbons
EG 88

Technical Details

Colors
Green
Size
21 x 25 mm
Perforation
14
Printing
Typography
Printers
Harrison & Sons Ltd.
This issue highlights the most enduring monuments of human civilization, the Great Pyramids of Giza, presented in a monumental landscape composition. The illustration features the iconic silhouettes of the pyramids with a tranquil scene of camels in the foreground, conveying a message of timelessness and the persistent allure of Egypt as a land of mystery and architectural wonder. This imagery serves to promote Egypt's unique cultural identity on the world stage, positioning the Giza Plateau as the central axis of the nation’s historical and tourism narrative. In a historical context, the green hue and classic design represent the institutionalization of archaeological heritage within the national brand, framing these ancient structures as eternal guardians of the Egyptian landscape and vital symbols of its deep-rooted civilizational pride.