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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.


Petroglyph KM21-43 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah
Petroglyph KM21-43 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. An indeterminate animal. Carvings still under investigation.Probably Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. Many similar motifs are found in “Fossati 2019 ... Read More
Petroglyph 6, Wadi Hilo, Sharjah
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 ... Read More
Petroglyph J16 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version, Petroglyph J16 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One wild ass, two oryx, sun and other symbols. Unusual deigns. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar ... Read More