Thar, Najran
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Thar
ثار | |
|---|---|
City and Governorate | |
 "Inscription of the Dancers" at Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions in Thar | |
 Location of Thar within Najran Province | |
  Thar Location of Thar within Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 17°16′N 44°08′E / 17.267°N 44.133°E | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Najran Province |
| Region | South Arabia |
| Seat | Thar |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Body | Thar Municipality |
| Population (2022) | |
| • Metro | 13,391 (Thar Governorate) |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 (SAST) |
| Area code | 017 |
Thar (Arabic: ثار) is a city and governorate in Najran Province, southern Saudi Arabia. It is administered by the Thar Municipality.[1]
Thar is home to the Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions, an important prehistoric site about 120 km north of Najran City. The area was inhabited during the Paleolithic and Neolithic periods, with the Bir Hima Complex dating from roughly 7000 BC to 1000 BC. In July 2021, it was recognized as part of the Hima Cultural Area UNESCO World Heritage Site.[2]