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Ibex, Wild Ass, and other motifs. Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV13, 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 J25 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version, Petroglyph J25 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Three wild asses and a probable anthropomorph. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha ... Read More
Petroglyph J22 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph J22 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Wild Ass, Oryx, anthropomorph, and other designs. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm ... Read More
Petroglyph N22 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version with paint, Petroglyph N22 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One Ibex or similar animal. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha ... Read More