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Wadi Al Helo
Wadi Al Helo
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.
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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
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Elevation: 343 m
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