Thāj
| Thāj | |
|---|---|
ثَاج | |
The ruins of a well at Thāj, photographed in 2017 | |
Shown within Saudi Arabia | |
| General information | |
| Status | Free access to the public |
| Location | Hellenistic Archaeological Site at Thaj, Thaj 37384, Saudi Arabia, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia |
| Coordinates | 26°52′18″N 48°43′13″E / 26.8716430°N 48.7202923°E |
| Completed | c. 3rd century BCE |
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Thāj (Arabic: ثَاج, romanized: Ṯāj) is an archaeological site and ancient town located west of Jubail in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, located approximately 95 km from the coast of the Arabian Gulf. It is associated with the Hellenistic era. Many artifacts including pottery and jewellery have been discovered at Thāj, some of which are currently held in the British Museum. The site is noted for its potential identification with the lost ancient city of Gerrha.