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Ibex and other motifs. Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No 2, 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 J17 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version, Petroglyph J17 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two 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
Petroglyph J7, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
DStreth Version. 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 the UAE. ... Read More
Petroglyph C2 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph C2 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One line carving, may be natural. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al ... Read More