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Ibex, Wild Ass, and other motifs. Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV13, Sharjah. Located in a lower wadi side valley filled with petroglyphs.Wadi Helo (Arabic: وادي حلو, literally ‘Sweet wadi’) is a seasonal watercourse located in the Hajar Mountains of Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates. There are remains of a massive 19th century village, as well as houses and features dating from the Neolithic to the Islamic Period. The site is important for both the extensive water course, and for the rich copper deposits that were mined for over 8000 years. Numerous petroglyphs are found along the edge of the wadi.


Petroglyph G11, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. 1
DStretch Version. Petroglyph G11, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One Syrian Wild Ass. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art ... Read More
Petroglyph G2, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
DStretch Version, Petroglyph G2, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two Syrian Wild Ass and Human Male with a hat or head dress. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the ... Read More
Petroglyph J21 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 3
DStretch Version, Petroglyph J21 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Four poorly defined animals. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is an archaeological ... Read More