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Petroglyph 5, Wadi Al Hilo. Small detailed Ibex.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 KM21-31 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharja
Petroglyph KM21-31 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. 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 2019 Messages ... Read More
Petroglyph 14 (ZONE 1), Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah
Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah, UAE. Wadi Helo (Arabic: وادي حلو, literally ‘Sweet wadi’) is a seasonal watercourse located in the Hajar Mountains of Sharjah. The site is important ... Read More
Petroglyph J13 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph J13 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Anthropomorphic figures, sun symbol, wavy lines. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al ... Read More