A representation of a deer that does not exist in Arabia, or perhaps anywhere. There is some indication that this was a wild ass that was later modified with the addition of extraordinary antlers. It has all of the traditional characteristics of an wild ass, except for the antlers. Still under investigation.Lower Wadi al Hilo LV16, deer, 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.

Lower Wadi al Hilo LV16, deer, Sharjah
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Natural Version with Paint. Petroglyph J7, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One human male to the left, and another human to the right. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and ... Read More
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph J15 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Wild ass, unusual symbols. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is ... Read More
Natural Version, Petroglyph C23 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two Syrian Wild Ass. 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