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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 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 Panel 2 at Wadi Hilo.
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 ... Read More
Petroglyph KM21-60 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah
Petroglyph KM21-60 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. Two wild asses. Carvings still under investigation.Probably Neolithic or earlier. These are common motifs in southern Arabia, Oman, and the UAE. Many similar motifs are found in “Fossati 2019 ... Read More