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.

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