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Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Wadi Shie, Sharjah, UAE. Wadi Shie is located around the city of Khor Fakkan on the east coast of Sharjah. Some petroglyphs have been found in this area. Boulder number WA2.Methodology: Model created in Reality Capture from 316 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.


Petroglyph MU10, Al Mudaifi, Sharjah
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 ... Read More
C22 Natural, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah
"Natural Version with drawing, Petroglyph C22, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two Nubian Ibex lower, Syrian Wild Ass above, human on left. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the ... Read More
Petroglyph G16, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version. Petroglyph G16, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Abstract designs, circles and bars. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock ... Read More