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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 J23 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph J23 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Sun symbols, largest group on the site. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm ... Read More
Lower Wadi al Hilo Petroglyph No LV10, Sharjah
A small Ibex. Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV10, Sharjah. Located in a lower wadi side valley filled with petroglyphs.Wadi Helo (Arabic: وادي حلو, literally ‘Sweet wadi’) is a seasonal watercourse located ... Read More
Petroglyph C2 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph C2 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One line carving, may be natural. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al ... Read More