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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 KM21-39 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah
Petroglyph KM21-39 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. Ibex, Syrian Wild Ass, and another figure. Carvings still under investigation.Probably Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. Many similar motifs are ... Read More
Petroglyph KM21-40 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah
Petroglyph KM21-40 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
Petroglyph G7, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 3
Nsatural Version with Paint. Petroglyph G7, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Abstract, or perhaps an Ostrich. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the ... Read More