past horizons 2 20 Kfar HaHoresh This cult and mortuary pre- pottery Neolithic B site in Israel certainly keeps the excavation team guessing. Great social changes were happening in the Levant at this time, something which seems to be reflected in the burial practices of the inhabitants such as the plastering of skulls and strange bone alignments. Two members of the team bring us up to date on the 2008 excavation. 8 Bylazora Could this be the ancient capital of the Paionians? Extreme weather conditions threatened to engulf the excavations during the search for evidence, but to everyone's excitement it revealed a whole new dimension to the site. Volume 1 : No. 5 November 2008 Editors: Felicity Donohoe & Maggie Struckmeier Layout: Maggie Struckmeier Past Horizons Traprain House Luggate Burn Haddington East Lothian EH41 4QA T: + 44 ( 0) 1620 861643 E: editor@ pasthorizons. com W: www. pasthorizons. com ? Contributors: Eulah M. Matthews William Neidinger A. Nigel Goring- Morris Michal Birkenfeld Steven Birch Laura Colman, David Guilfoyle ' Doc' Reynolds Jamie Donahoe Andrew P. McCarthy Chris Davern Annie Evans Front Cover: Processing finds under the shade of the Mediaeval arches of the Manor House of Couvoucle ( credit: Andrew P. McCarthy) Note Past Horizons can give no endorsement of any listed project or guarantee the accuracy of the information supplied. The editors accept no responsibility for any loss, injury, or inconvenience sustained by anyone using the resources contained within this magazine and/ or the websites mentioned herein. When considering a project, be sure to contact the director with any questions you might have about conditions, travel, health issues, etc. Check for references from previous participants, seek advice where possible and select a project that will be of the greatest benefit to you, the project and the team. 5 Editorial 6 News Recent news stories from around the world. 38 Dig Cook Annie Evans on culinary escapades, with a delicious recipe each issue. 40 Profile We interview Michal Birkenfeld of the Kfar HaHoresh Project.

past horizons 3 Contents 32 Aphrodite's Ancestors Paphos is the mythical birthplace of Aphrodite and was home to her followers, but Andrew McCarthy from the University of Edinburgh hopes to uncover the secrets of those who inhabited the area before the emergence of this cult. 14 Discovery and conservation A unique collaboration involving rock art conservation in a remote region of South Western Australia has flourished and opened up exciting opportunities for the future. 12 Kenya Immerse yourself in Swahili culture on Lamu Island while helping to restore some of the distinctive traditional buildings. 28 High Pasture Cave Steven Birch reports on the 2008 excavations on the Scottish island of Skye. Each year his team of volunteers continue to carefully piece together the story of this intriguing site. Watch the video of the laser scan, produced as part of this summer's excavation season. 42 Interested In... This edition we look at the study of ceramics. 43 Dig In A selection of archaeological digging opportunities from around the world. 44 Viewpoint David Connolly talks about the responsibility of heritage organisations to lead the way in sustainable living practises. 45 Fun Page Have a break.