Gerrha
Gerrha
A great ancient trading city of eastern Arabia mentioned by Greek and Roman sources — its exact location remains debated among Thaj, al-Ahsa, and Uqair.
Plan your visit
Practical information verified separately from the historical record.
Before you go: Check with the operator or a local guide before departure; field access details have not yet been verified.
Why visit?
Follow the scholarly debate at candidate sites for one of antiquity's wealthiest Arabian ports.
Gerrha appears in Greek and Roman accounts as one of the wealthiest trading cities of eastern Arabia, famed for its merchants and maritime commerce. Its precise location remains debated among archaeologists, with Thaj, al-Ahsa, and Uqair among the leading candidates. The site on the map presents this scholarly discussion and the broader history of eastern Arabian trade.