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Wadi al Hilo, Sharjah. 3D Site Model of Petroglyphs 0-4Wadi 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 H7, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph H7, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One snake. Likely Neolithic or Earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha is an archaeological ... Read More
Petroglyph J5, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 2
Natural with Paint. Petroglyph J5, Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One Nubian Ibex. Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art ... Read More
Petroglyph N3 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah 1
Natural Version, Petroglyph N3 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Five Syrian Wild Ass and loop symbol. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha ... Read More