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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 H11-2021 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah
Petroglyph H11-2021 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. Five wild asses. Carvings still under investigation. After initial documentation in 2019, the site was revisited in 2021, with many new discoveries, and the additional documentation of some of ... Read More
Petorglyph 0, Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah.
Petorglyph 0, Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah. This boulder has numerous representations of the Bronze Age, particularly hook-shaped axes or hammers, shields, and related motifs.Wadi Helo (Arabic: وادي حلو, literally ‘Sweet wadi’) is a seasonal watercourse ... Read More
Petroglyph Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV7, Sharjah
Small figures, at least one wild ass. . Still under investigation. Petroglyph Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV7, Sharjah. Located in a lower wadi side valley filled with petroglyphs. Wadi Helo (Arabic: وادي حلو, literally ... Read More