Algerian Postage Stamp – Palais du Dey, Algiers (1972)

This Algerian postage stamp, issued in 1972, depicts the Palais du Dey (Palace of the Dey) in Algiers, a historic Ottoman-era palace built in the 16th century. The detailed illustration shows the palace’s arched courtyards, intricate balconies, and shaded arcades, reflecting the grandeur of Ottoman architectural heritage in Algeria. With a denomination of 2.50 Algerian dinars, the stamp celebrates one of Algiers’ most significant landmarks, which played a central role in the city’s political and cultural history.