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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 ALFAI1, 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
Petroglyph V5 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah.
"Natural Version. Petroglyph V5 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Human Figure with splayed toes and a hat or headdress. Likely Neolithic 5th-4th Millennium BCE [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar ... Read More
Lower Wadi al Hilo No 2, Sharjah
Ibex and other motifs. Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No 2, Sharjah. Located in a lower wadi side valley filled with petroglyphs.Wadi Helo (Arabic: وادي حلو, literally ‘Sweet wadi’) is a seasonal watercourse ... Read More