1963 Regional Costumes of Syria Stamp Set Reprint Tourism the region was likley still

the region was likley still part of historical Syria - specifically

The Barada river (نهر بردى) is the most important waterway in Damascus (دمشق)

to commemorate the birthday of Saint Mary

cemetery and the mausoleum of the great military commander Khalid ibn Al-Walid who led the Muslim conquest of Syria in the 7th century

the imagery wraps cleanly around the surface

1963 Regional Costumes of Syria Stamp Set Reprint Tourism the region was likley stillSyrian traditional attire differs from region to region and is filled with local nuances. In 1963, Syria issued this beautiful set of 6 regional traditional costumes representing a range of traditions and heritage from across different provinces. This is a reprint set made of hi resolution scans. From left to right: Hawran (Quneitra, Al Suwayda and Deraa provinces) Afrin (Aleppo province) Jabal Al Arab (aka Jabal Al Druze in Al Suwayda province)