International Tourist Year 1967 - Ziggurat of Ur - 2 fils

Issued in 1967 as part of the International Tourist Year 1967 series, this stamp commemorates the Ziggurat of Ur, one of the most remarkable surviving monuments of ancient Mesopotamia. Constructed during the reign of Ur-Nammu, ruler of the Third Dynasty of Ur around the twenty-first century BC, the ziggurat served as a religious and ceremonial structure dedicated to the moon god Nanna (Sin). Its massive terraced architecture remains an enduring symbol of Sumerian civilization and early urban development.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the Republic of Iraq highlighted the global significance of its ancient archaeological heritage. The issue promoted cultural tourism and celebrated the achievements of the Sumerians, emphasizing the importance of preserving historical monuments that illustrate the origins of writing, urban society, and organized civilization in Mesopotamia.