Qasr Al Hosn

United Arab Emirates25 November 2013Draft

For nearly two centuries, Qasr Al Hosn has acted as the single most powerful symbol the region’s authority. The fort was originally designed to guard a water source and evolved into a magnificent structure that protected and served the entire community for centuries. Qasr Al Hosn ignited the region’s development whilst at the same time safeguarding its future. The fort was home to the royal family for generations and played host to dignitaries from across the globe. It outer surface was a sight to behold, made form a smart arrangement of coral stones and finally covered with a render made from lime, local sand and crushed sea shells. Due to the shell’s reflective effect, the fort’s walls would sparkle in the sun, offering a welcome costal navigational tool for the region’s many merchants. Souvenir sheet: AED 8. Size: 30 x 50 mm and 30 x 40 mm in sheets of 10 stamps.