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Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Luluya, Sharjah, UAE. Luluya is in a hill on the north end of the town of Khor Fakkan on the east coast of Sharjah. It consists of a large number of petroglyphs, especially T-shaped figures and handprints. Boulder number LU16.Methodology: 3D model made in Reality Capture using 196 images. Additional processing completed in Geomagic Wrap and InstantMeshes.Acknowledgment: This work is part of the collaboration agreement between Sharjah Archaeology Authority and Global Digital Heritage for the digitization of the Cultural Heritage of the Emirate of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates). We want to publicly thank the vision and determined drive of Dr. Sabah Abboud Jasim and H.E. Eisa Yousif. We also want to show our gratitude to all the SAA staff.


Petroglyph J2, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Petroglyph J2, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One Arabian Oryx and another unidentified animal. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock ... Read More
Petroglyph N17 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version, Petroglyph N17 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One indistinct animal. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is on the coast ... Read More
Petroglyph H2 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version, Petroglyph H2 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two Wild Ass and a horned animal, maybe Ibex. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm ... Read More