Pont du Gard - Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France
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Tante.Hossi
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This is the 'Pont du Gard', the famous ancient Roman aqueduct bridge over the Gardon River in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France. It was also printed on a French stamp.
Waymark Code: WMG8BP
Location: Occitanie, France
Date Posted: 01/28/2013
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This is the 'Pont du Gard', the famous ancient Roman aqueduct bridge over the Gardon River in Vers-Pont-du-Gard, France. It was also printed on a French stamp.
Built in the 1st century AD, the Pont du Gard is the highest of all Roman aqueduct bridges and is the best preserved after the Aqueduct of Segovia. It was added to UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1985 because of its historical importance.
The stamp was issued in 1929.
Stamp Issuing Country: France
Date of Issue: 1929
Denomination: 20 Francs
Color: brown
Stamp Type: Multiple (blocks, etc.)
Relevant Web Site: Not listed
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