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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 N9 , Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 4
"Petroglyph N9 , Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Arabian Oryx on the left, two Syrian Wild Ass to right, and several unidentifed images. Probably Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, ... Read More
Petroglyph NAH3, Al Nahwa, Sharjah
Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Al Nahwa, Sharjah, UAE. Al Nahwa is a small village on the south of Khor Fakkan on the east coast of Sharjah. Some petroglyphs have been found in this ... Read More
Petroglyph V9 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version, Petroglyph V9 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Two indistinct animals. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is an archaeological site ... Read More