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Petroglyph 1, Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah. This rock facer has numerous representations of the Neolithic, primarily various animals such as ibex and wild ass. Still under study and investigation.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 N6 Khatm Al Mela, Sharjah
"Painted. Petroglyph N6 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Stylized Human Figure with Head Adornment and Clothing. Date unknown. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is a ... Read More
Khatm Al Melaha Neolithic Houses
Early Neolithic Stone Houses, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, SharjahKhatm Al Melaha is a facinating archaeological site with Late Paleolithic to Early Neolithic features including an extensive ridge of rock art, shell middens, and stone houses ... Read More
Al Mudaifi Petroglyph 21, Sharjah
Ibex in the upper left, Three ovoid motifs with different patinas (ages) and a number of other indeterminate figures. Still under study.Al Mudaifi is an archaeological site on a small hill on the north end ... Read More