False 2past horizons 18 Towers of Ras al- Khaimah Archaeology can be an adventure. David Connolly recounts a survey of defensive structures in the UAE. 88 Cres: Island of the Griffon Vulture An Adriatic island starts to reveal a multi- layered landscape where man and vulture co- exist. Volume 1 : No. 3 July 2008 Editors: Felicity Donohoe & Maggie Struckmeier Layout: David Connolly Past Horizons Traprain House Luggate Burn Haddington East Lothian EH41 4QA Tel: + 44 ( 0) 1620 861643 Email: editor@ pasthorizons. com Find us on the web: www. pasthorizons. com Contributors: Dr Richard Goddard Lorna Richardson Derek Kennet Jamie Donahoe Katie Johnson Meg Sullivan Edward North- Hager Additional Material: Goran Susic Dan Linwood www. fl ickr. com/ photos/ danlinwood Matthew Haswell www. pbase. com/ xerius/ gjirokastra 8 Brian Negin www. fl ickr. com/ photos/ bdnegin James Emery www. fl ickr. com/ photos/ emeryjl Front Cover: Mudbrick Tower on the Shimal Plain, UAE ( credit: David Connolly) 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 benefi t to you, the project and the team.

False 3past horizons 5 Editorial 6 News Recent news stories from around the world. 17 Viewpoint David Connolly considers a holistic approach to archaeology and public interaction. 39 Dig in... A selection of volunteer projects around the world from the Past Horizons website. 36 Dig Cook Annie Evans on culinary escapades, with a delicious recipe each issue. 38 Profi le We interview Lorna Richardson, outreach offi cer for L - P Archaeology. 40 Scribe Your news, views, comments and criticisms. 41 Fun Page Have a break. Regulars 28 Archaeologists make history A new agreement is signed by Israeli and Palestinian archaeologists that offers hope for future co- operation. 32 Prescot Street L - P Archaeology, a London based company lead the way in mixing commercial with community. 14 Fort Garland When excavation, research and re- enactment come together to tell the story of a Colorado frontier fort. 24 Albania A look at three volunteer heritage projects that are currently operating alongside the Albanian National Trust. Contents