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Petorglyph 0, Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah. This boulder has numerous representations of the Bronze Age, particularly hook-shaped axes or hammers, shields, and related motifs.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.
Faint ovoid design which often the body of a wild ass. Other faint motifs as well. Still under study.Al Mudaifi is an archaeological site on a small hill on the north end of the town ... Read More
A camel and rider on the left, and on the right, and faint and much older image that is often associated with the Bronze Age. May be a form of ax very similar in design ... Read More
DStretch Version, Petroglyph H4 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Some form of cattle? Likely Iron Are or later. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm ... Read More