Wednesday, May 7

Cyprus (Turkish post) 2025

Cyprus (Turkish post)

Date of Issue: 8th May 2025

two stamps (2x 17.- TRY)

both stamps are also issued mini-sheets of 8 stamps



A Late Bronze Age anchor stone (ca. 1479–1100 BCE) discovered by archaeologists at the Archaeological Cultural Heritage Research Center. It features 13 inscribed lines in Syrian-type hieroglyphics, and likely belonged to a ship transformed into a talisman by ancient mariners.

A Late Bronze Age “ritual cart” (ca. 1200 BCE), unearthed at Kaleburnu Royal Hill by archaeologist Dr. Bülent Kızılduman. This four-wheeled bronze cart, likely used in sacred ceremonies, was found with over 40 other ritual objects.

NOTE : the stamps issued by the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus aren't recognized on an international level, not by the UPU nor by PostEurop.

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