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Wadi Hilo, Petroglyph 9. Wild Asses and Anthropomorphic Figures.Wadi 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 KM21-22 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah
Petroglyph KM21-22 Khatm Al Melaha, Sharjah. Animal and ovoid loop. 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 ... Read More
Petroglyph RA8, Luluya, Sharjah
Description: Petroglyph from the archaeological site of Luluya, Sharjah, UAE. Luluya is in a hill on the north end of the town of Khor Fakkan on the east coast of Sharjah. It consists of a ... Read More
Lower Wadi al Hilo LV16, deer, Sharjah
A representation of a deer that does not exist in Arabia, or perhaps anywhere. There is some indication that this was a wild ass that was later modified with the addition of extraordinary antlers. It ... Read More