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A historic collection of 234 Djibouti postage stamps
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Year: 1940
The Hamoudi Mosque of Djibouti - 3 centime
This definitive regular issue from the Côte Française des Somalis (French Somaliland) documents the central architectural and spiritual anchor of the colonial capital, capturing La Mosquée de Djibouti—specifically known as the historic Hamoudi Mosque. The fine line-engraving features the iconic, multi-tiered circular minaret rising above the main prayer hall, arched windows, and perimeter compound stairs, with a solitary palm tree and a local citizen walking in the foreground, all framed by an intricate geometric border pattern. Historically, this 1940s issue represents a significant period of stable infrastructure mapping in the Horn of Africa; constructed in 1906 by Haji Hamoudi, this landmark stands as one of the oldest surviving structures in Djibouti City, symbolizing the enduring Islamic heritage, urban development, and complex trade networks that converged on the Gulf of Tadjoura.
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Luna Lionfish (Pterois lunulatus)
Sohal Surgeonfish (Acanthurus sohal)
Yellowbar Angelfish (Pomocanthops filamentosus)
Sabre Squirrelfish (Holocentrus spiniferus)
Saddle Anemonefish (Amphiprion ephypium)
Regal Angelfish (Pygoplites diacanthus)
Fire Coral and Crinoid
Zeima
Sambouk
Zaroug
Sambouk
Houri
Fan Coral (Melithaea albitincta)
Brain Coral (Faviidae)
Plate Fire Coral (Millepora platyphylla)
Organ Pipe Coral (Tubipora musica)
Star Boulder Coral (Astrea curta)
Giant Spider Conch (Lambis bryonia)
Arabian Tibia (Rostellaria magna)
Toothed Top Shell (Trochus dentatus)
Three-cornered Conch (Strombus tricornis)
Fluted Giant Clam (Tridacna squamosa)
Pearl Oyster (Meleagrina margaritifera)
