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unknown motifs. Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No 1, 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.
"DStretch Version with drawing, Petroglyph V2, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Three Syrian Wild Ass and 1-2 unidentifialble figures below. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati ... Read More
DStretch Version, Petroglyph H15 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two panels, left, probably and Ibex, right, highly degraded. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm ... Read More
Ovals and other motifs. Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV 5, Sharjah. Located in a lower wadi side valley filled with petroglyphs. Wadi Helo (Arabic: وادي حلو, literally ‘Sweet wadi’) is a ... Read More