International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia - 5 fils

This stamp commemorates the International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia, a major cultural preservation project organized under the auspices of UNESCO during the 1960s. It depicts the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, one of ancient Egypt's most famous monuments, built during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. The campaign was launched after the construction of the Aswan High Dam threatened to flood numerous ancient temples and archaeological sites in Nubia.

By issuing this stamp, Iraq expressed support for one of the most ambitious heritage conservation efforts ever undertaken. The issue highlights the importance of international cooperation in preserving humanity's shared cultural treasures and celebrates the successful rescue of monuments that remain among the most significant archaeological landmarks of the ancient world.