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Two ovals. Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV8, 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 V26 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 3
DStretch Version, Petroglyph V26 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two Syrian wild ass. 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 G10, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
DStretch Version, Petroglyph G10, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One gazelle and circles. 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 C10 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 3
DStretch Version, Petroglyph C10 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two wild asses, other poorly defined glyphs. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha ... Read More