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Petroglyph Panel 2 at Wadi Hilo. A large number of animals often found in Neolithic depictions. Ibex, Wild Ass, and anthropomorphs. Still under investigation.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 J3, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural. Petroglyph J3, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One human male and a poorly defined horned mammal. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati 2019 Messages from ... Read More
Al Mudaifi Petroglyph 17, Sharjah
A camel and rider on the left, and on the right, and faint and much older image that is often associated with the Bronze Age. May be a form of ax very similar in design ... Read More
Petroglyph G9, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 3
Natural Version. Petroglyph G9, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Stylized Anthropomorphic. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the ... Read More