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There is also lettering scattered among the rocks. Oman News Agency
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Rock carvings are opening a window into ancient Omani history. Oman News Agency
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Some of the petroglyphs date back to the Bronze and Iron ages. Oman News Agency
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The rock art was found in Musandam. Courtesy: Oman News agency
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The rock carvings depict hunting, socialising and other activities. Oman News Agency
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The petroglyphs are attracting visitors to the remote area. Oman News Agency
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A figure on horseback. Oman News agency
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Wadi Khasab, Wadi Qada, and Jabal Sham in the Governorate of Musandam feature many rock carvings. Oman News Agency
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There is also lettering scattered among the rocks. Oman News Agency
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Rock carvings are opening a window into ancient Omani history. Oman News Agency
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Some of the petroglyphs date back to the Bronze and Iron ages. Oman News Agency
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The rock art was found in Musandam. Courtesy: Oman News agency
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The rock carvings depict hunting, socialising and other activities. Oman News Agency
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The petroglyphs are attracting visitors to the remote area. Oman News Agency
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A figure on horseback. Oman News agency
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Wadi Khasab, Wadi Qada, and Jabal Sham in the Governorate of Musandam feature many rock carvings. Oman News Agency
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There is also lettering scattered among the rocks. Oman News Agency
5,000-year-old rock carvings offer insight into Oman's history - in pictures
Petroglyphs are made by picking or carving the surface of rocks
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The National
12 April, 2021
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