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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 KM21-40 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Circles and other motifs. 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 ... Read More
DStretch Version, Petroglyph V11 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Human foot and a wild ass. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is ... Read More
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


