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Pooly preserved motifs. Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No 4, 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 V12 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
DStretch Version, Petroglyph V12 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One Syrian Wild Ass and one Nubian Ibex. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al ... Read More
Petroglyph J16 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version, Petroglyph J16 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One wild ass, two oryx, sun and other symbols. Unusual deigns. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar ... Read More
Petroglyph 8 (ZONE 2), Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah
Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah, UAE. Wadi Helo (Arabic: وادي حلو, literally ‘Sweet wadi’) is a seasonal watercourse located in the Hajar Mountains of Sharjah. The site is important ... Read More