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Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Al Mudaifi, Sharjah, UAE. Al Mudaifi is in a small 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 that span the periods from the Neolithic to the 19th century. Boulder number MU6.Methodology: Model created in Reality Capture from 581 images. Additional processing in Geomagic Wrap and ZBrush.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.


Al Mudaifi Petroglyph 13, Sharjah
The upper right section of this outcrop has a number of poorly preserved petroglyphs on two faces of the rock. The lower left section of this outcrop has the petroglyphs seen in Al Mudaifi Petroglyph ... Read More
Petroglyph KM21-3 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah.
Petroglyph KM21-3 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. Two Ibex and one indeterminate motif. Carvings still under investigation.Probably Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. Many similar motifs are found ... Read More
Lower Wadi al Hilo Petroglyph No LV 4, Sharjah
Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV 4, 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 ... Read More