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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.


Al Mudaifi Petroglyph 7, Sharjah
Petroglyph with long tailed canid, perhaps an Arabian Wolf. There is an ibex and other figures. Still under study.Al Mudaifi is an archaeological site on a small hill on the north end of the town ... Read More
Petroglyph KM21-44 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah.
Petroglyph KM21-44 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. Animal and indeterminate motifs. 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 ... Read More
Petroglyph V28 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version, Petroglyph V28 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One Wild Ass and one other animal. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha ... Read More