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Petroglyph 7, Wadi Hilo. A dog or other canid.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 C5 with DStretch Enhancement, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah.Nubian Ibex, Syrian Wild Ass, and human figures are depicted. Probably Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. Khatm ... Read More
Natural Version with paint, Petroglyph N9 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. One large Ibex, two wild ass, one loop, and an indisticnt figure. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of ... Read More
Petroglyph KM21-18 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. Unusual circle. 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