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Thāj
26.8716° N, 48.7203° E
About
Thāj (Arabic: ثَاج) is an archaeological site and ancient town located west of Jubail in the Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. 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.
Historical Timeline
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Hellenistic-era foundation
3rd century BCE
Early medieval conversion
7th century CE
Initial discoveries
1960s
Danish survey visit
1968
Systematic excavations
1980s
Discovery of a child's grave
2009
Archaeological Features
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Storage Structures
Defensive Structures
Burial and Funerary Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
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