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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 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 H4 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph H4 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Some form of cattle? Likely Iron Are or later. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha ... Read More
Petroglyph WA3, Wadi Shie, Sharjah
Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Wadi Shie, Sharjah, UAE. Wadi Shie is located around the city of Khor Fakkan on the east coast of Sharjah. Some petroglyphs have been found in this area. Boulder ... Read More
Petroglyph KM21-7 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah.
Petroglyph KM21-7 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. Ibex, Two wild asses, and other motifs. Carvings still under investigation.Probably Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. Many similar motifs are ... Read More