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Petroglyph 3, Wadi Al Hilo. Poorly define figures. still under study.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.
A spectacular scene of human figures, horses and riders, several ibex, Syrian wild asses, indeterminate motifs, and cross-hatch areas that may represent gardens. Still under study.Al Mudaifi is an archaeological site on a small hill ... Read More
Petroglyph KM21-37 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Circles and other 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 ... Read More
Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Al Nahwa, Sharjah, UAE. Al Nahwa is a small village on the south of Khor Fakkan on the east coast of Sharjah. Some petroglyphs have been found in this ... Read More