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Wadi Hilo, Petroglyph 10. A poorly preserved group of wild asses. Still under investigationWadi 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.
Natural Version with paint, Petroglyph N18 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. One Ibex or similar animal. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm Al Melaha ... Read More
"Natural Version. Petroglyph V4 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Arabian Oryx (lower, with straight horns), geometric design (middle), and unidentified animal (above). Likely Neolithic 5th-4th Millennium BCE [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art ... Read More
Still under investigation. Lower Wadi al Hilo No LV 4, Sharjah. Located in a lower wadi side valley filled with petroglyphs. Wadi Helo (Arabic: وادي حلو, literally ‘Sweet wadi’) is a seasonal watercourse located in ... Read More