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A historic collection of 276 Oman postage stamps
✨ Discovery of the day
Year: 1978
National Day 1978 (Bahla Fort)
This stamp focuses on Oman’s monumental architectural heritage, ancestral engineering, and deep regional roots by illustrating the massive, sprawling complex of Bahla Fort (Qal'at Bahla). Built entirely of mud-brick and stone by the Banu Nebhan dynasty between the 12th and 15th centuries, the fortress stands against the backdrop of the interior oasis as a supreme testament to early vernacular defense architecture and medieval oasis security. The scene carries an informative message of cultural endurance and historical layered identity, showcasing the monumental scale of the battlements and towers that would later earn the site global recognition. Positioned next to the portrait of Sultan Qaboos, the issue proudly projects an image of national continuity, framing the preservation of the interior's historic fortifications as a pillar of contemporary state identity.
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Geranium Mascatense
Teucrium mascatense
Dionysia mira
Nerium Mascatense
National Police Day (1982) - 100 baisa
National Police Day (1982) - 50 baisa
Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day
Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor
The Voyage of Sinbad
The Sohar
Muscat Port
National Day - Sultan and his Crest
National Day - Al Razha
Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca (1981)
World Food Day - 16 October 1981
Welfare of the Blind
Tenth National Day 1980 (Omani Women's Progress)
Tenth National Day 1980 (Bab Al-Kabir)
Armed Forces Day 1980 (Royal Cavalry Parade)
Armed Forces Day 1980 (Royal Navy of Oman)
National Police Day (1981) - 1/2 rial
National Police Day (1981) - 150 baisa
