Arab Week to Save the Monuments of Nubia - 20 fils

Issued in 1967, this stamp commemorates the Arab Week to Save the Monuments of Nubia, a regional initiative supporting the international UNESCO campaign to preserve the Nubian temples and archaeological sites threatened by the construction of the Aswan High Dam. The design features the colossal statues of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel, among the most famous monuments involved in the rescue operation. The campaign became one of the largest and most successful international heritage-preservation efforts of the twentieth century.

By issuing this commemorative stamp, the State of Kuwait expressed its support for the preservation of humanity's cultural heritage and joined Arab and international efforts to safeguard the monuments of Nubia. The issue highlighted the importance of international cooperation in protecting archaeological treasures and celebrated the successful rescue of priceless historical landmarks for future generations.