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Petroglyph 8, Wadi Hilo. Group of wild asses and humansWadi 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 H28 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph H28 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. A single poorly defined glyph. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha ... Read More
Petroglyph C15 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version, Petroglyph C15 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Poorly defined animal. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is an archaeological site ... Read More
Petroglyph V26 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 3
DStretch Version, Petroglyph V26 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two Syrian wild ass. 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