Before you head off for Summer holiday far or near, Hungaria Stamp Exchange is pleased to offer an exciting preview of the Archaeological Treasures on Stamps of Eastern Europe. Each year EUROPA stamps are issued by European postal administrations highlighting a unified theme that reflects shared values, history and culture. The 2025 EUROPA issue offers stamp collectors an exciting journey through time uncovering hidden treasures, ancient civilizations and ground breaking discoveries. These stamps tell the amazing story of Europe’s archaeological legacy. We hope you will enjoy these stamp offerings of Eastern Europe as much as we do.
EUROPA 2025
The Europa 2025 National Archaeological Treasure Stamp of Azerbaijan is of prehistoric rock carvings depicting scenes of people, animals, boats, dances, hunting, camel caravans, in a view of life dating back between 5,000 and 20,000 years, spanning from the Upper Paleolithic to the Middle Ages.
The 2025 Europa stamps issued by Armenia, Austria, Bosnia (Croat), Bosnia (Serb) and Czech Republic range from depictions of ceremonial libation vessels and a bronze cart to a sandstone head of a Celt from the Mšecké Žehrovice, one of the most famous archaeological finds in the Czech Republic. This region is believed to have been settled as early as the Stone Age based on archaeological findings. The Bosnia Croat stamp is connected to the cult of the Sun dating from the 7th century BC while the Bosnia Serb stamp is of the floor mosaic of the Roman period depicting the figure of a ‘winged Medusa’ or Gorgona. The Austria stamp features a complete plan of the burial site, along with a bronze scoop decorated with animal figures that is believed to have been used for ritual purposes.
Bulgaria, Croatia, Lithuania and Romania Europa 2025 stamps depict a bird-shaped vessel called the Vučedol Dove, a gold coin displaying Roman Emperor Justinian the Great, the famous Mounds of Medvėgalis and a gilded bronze applique of the Medusa Gorgona. This stamp represents the image of a mythological character capable of turning into stone and killing with a glance all those who would try to approach.
The EUROPA 2025 stamp of Estonia depicts a swimming beaver and it was likely worn as a pendant. The Greece issuance is an amazing gold foil stamp of Alexander The Great. Hungary Postal stamp depicts a magnificent necklace, dating back to the end of the Late Bronze Age (1000–850 BC), probably worn by a woman belonging to the elite class of the time. The necklace is presently in the collection of the Hungarian National Museum. Moldova Europa 2025 stamp depicts an anthropomorphic statuette discovered in the cemetery of the village of Ofatinți, dating back to 3500 BC while the Slovenia Europa 2025 stamp depicts a bronze Apollo statuette found in the Ljubljana river.
EUORPA 2025 Archaeological Treasures on Stamps of Latvia, Poland, Slovakia and Montenegro are truly amazing finds.
The Latvia EUROPA 2025 stamp depicts the Razbuki neck ring made from Roman openwork from the Iron Age jewelry, exemplifying the high level of metalworking in Latvia at the time and the distinctiveness of Baltic culture within Europe. The stamp issuance of Montenegro depicts the site of Crvena stijena (Red Rock) and is one of the most significant habitats of prehistoric humans in Europe. Research has identified periods spanning the Bronze, Neolithic, Mesolithic, Upper Palaeolithic and Middle Palaeolithic Ages.
The Archaeological Museum in Biskupin is one of the largest and best recognized archaeological reserves in Europe and is depicted on the Poland issuance of EUROPA 2025. Its invaluable contribution to Poland’s cultural heritage led to its designation as a Historic Monument. The reserve contains numerous traces of ancient settlements dating from the Stone Age to the early Middle Ages. Slovak postage stamp depicts a unique gold Celtic coin, “stater”, with the inscription NONNOS. It was minted during early 1st Century BC in the Celtic town on Bratislava Castle hill.
World Heritage Sites
World Heritage Sites are landmarks and areas designated by UNESCO, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, for having cultural, historical, or scientific significance. Almost two hundred world heritage sites in Eastern and Central Europe provide the opportunity for an abundance of beautiful stamp issues commemorating the sites.
Romania Historic Site of Sighisoara, Protected Natural Areas of Kyrgyzstan
Treasures of the Museums
Eastern European stamps issuances also depict many of the magnificent treasures and antiquities that are contained in the museums of these countries.
Hungary Sevso Treasures
We hope you enjoyed our journey back in time celebrating Archaeological Treasures on Stamps of Eastern Europe and we extend pleasant philatelic thoughts for your Summer enjoyment.
The Bauer Family