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Petroglyph 4, Wadi Al Hilo, animal figures. Still under investigationWadi 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 J3, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural with Paint. Petroglyph J3, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One human male and a poorly defined horned mammal. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati 2019 ... Read More
Petroglyph J21 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version, Petroglyph J21 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Four poorly defined animals. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is an archaeological ... Read More
Petroglyph H4 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
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