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Wadi Al Helo

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Wadi Al Helo

Wadi Al Helo is an archaeological site located in the Emirate of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The site hosts numerous archaeological sites within the Hajjar Mountains, and it reveals the importance of copper mining and smelting during the Bronze Age, highlighting its contribution to regional connections in Southeast Arabia's history. The ruins also include a 19th century Islamic fort.

Site Information

Country: UAE

District: Emirate of Sharjah

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: Third Millennium BC

Oldest Culture: Bronze Age

Later Cultures: Mixed

Site Features: Bronze Age & Islamic Monuments


UNESCO Tentative List

Official Name: Wadi Al Helo: Testimony of Bronze Age Copper Production

Date of Submission: 2023

Exact Location

Elevation: 343 m

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