This 30 Paisa postage stamp from Nepal, issued in 1977, commemorates the ancient city of Kapilavastu (Tilaurakot) — believed to be the childhood home of Prince Siddhartha Gautama, who later became the Buddha.
The design features a relic statue fragment on the left, representing the region’s Buddhist heritage, and an aerial view of archaeological excavations on the right, depicting the grid-like ruins of the ancient settlement.
Printed in deep indigo tones, the stamp highlights Nepal’s efforts to preserve and promote its sacred archaeological heritage. It forms part of a series honoring the archaeological and cultural sites of Nepal.