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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.


Petroglyph H5, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version, Petroglyph H5, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Line and dots. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is an archaeological site ... Read More
Petroglyph C14 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph C14 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One 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 ... Read More
Petroglyph C5 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. 2
Substance Painter Highlights. Petroglyph C5 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Nubian Ibex, Syrian Wild Ass, and human figures are depicted. Probably Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. ... Read More