Petroglyph LU9

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Country

United Arab Emirates

Region

Sharjah

Material

Stone

Provenance

Khor Fakkan

Internal ID

KF4

Digitization date

1/02/2023

Digitization method

Photogrammetry

Photos / scans number

310

Hardware

Sony Alpha 7III

**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 large number of petroglyphs, especially T-shaped figures and handprints. Boulder number LU9.

**Methodology:** 3D model made in Reality Capture using 310 images. Additional processing completed in Geomagic Wrap and InstantMeshes.

**Acknowledgment:** This work is part of the collaboration agreement between Sharjah Archaeology Authority and Global Digital Heritage for the digitization of the Cultural Heritage of the Emirate of Sharjah (United Arab Emirates). We want to publicly thank the vision and determined drive of Dr. Sabah Abboud Jasim and H.E. Eisa Yousif. We also want to show our gratitude to all the SAA staff.