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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 WA3.Methodology: Model created in Reality Capture from 1594 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 LU16, Luluya, Sharjah
Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Luluya, Sharjah, UAE. Luluya is in a hill on the north end of the town of Khor Fakkan on the east coast of Sharjah. It consists of a large ... Read More
Petroglyph G7, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 3
Nsatural Version with Paint. Petroglyph G7, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Abstract, or perhaps an Ostrich. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the ... Read More
Petroglyph J13 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph J13 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Anthropomorphic figures, sun symbol, wavy lines. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al ... Read More