Gerrha

• Gerrha was an independent Arab city state and port on the Persian Gulf between 650 BCE to 300 CE.
• It is thought to have been located somewhere opposite Bahrain, possibly at Al-Uqair.

Trade

• It was an important Port involved in the trade with India.
• Its trading partner was Charax Spasinu, another City State, further up the Persian Gulf.
• Strabo described the houses of the wealthy in Gerrha as being decorated with Gold, Silver and Precious Gems, and says that Gerrha was the richest Arab city.

Al Uqair