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Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV14, 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 H18 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version, Petroglyph H18 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two panels of Syrian Wild Asses, but in two different styles. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar ... Read More
Natural Painted, Petroglyph V3, Khatm al Melaha
"Natural Version with drawing, Petroglyph V3, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Left Panel, Syrian Wild Ass, with additional embellishment. Right panel, Syrian Wild Ass and Anthropomorph. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern ... Read More
Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah. Drone Petroglyphs 0-4
Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah. 3D Site Model of Petroglyphs 0-4Wadi 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 ... Read More