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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.
A spectacular scene of human figures, horses and riders, several ibex, Syrian wild asses, indeterminate motifs, and cross-hatch areas that may represent gardens. Still under study.Al Mudaifi is an archaeological site on a small hill ... Read More
Natural Version, Petroglyph V19 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Nubian Ibex. 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 on ... Read More
Natural Version with Paint, Petroglyph C16 Khatm Al Melaha, Kalba, Sharjah. Male, female, and juvinile Syrian Wild Asses. Likely Neolithic or earlier. [Fossati 2019 Messages from the Past: Rock Art of the Al-Hajar Mountains (Oman)].Khatm ... Read More