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Small figures, at least one wild ass. . Still under investigation. Petroglyph Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV7, Sharjah. Located in a lower wadi side valley filled with petroglyphs. 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 KM21-32 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah.
Petroglyph KM21-32 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. One Ibex. 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 24 (ZONE 2), 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
Al Mudaifi Petroglyph 5, Sharjah
There are petroglyphs on three sides of this rock. At least one appears to be an Ibex. Still under study.Al Mudaifi is an archaeological site on a small hill on the north end of the ... Read More