Online journalof volunteerarchaeologyand training

P a s t H or i z on s

August2009

Brislington

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Zulu

Legends

Time Team

America

Bulgarian

Frescoes

Adventures in Archaeology

Looting

Bulgaria

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Zulu

The eMakhosini valley in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, is known as the Valley of theZulu Kings. Here, two local legends are being explored concerning the Ngobese Zuluand the Siblikeni Homestead of King Senzangakhona.

Fresco Hunting in Western Bulgaria

Since 2008 Balkan Heritage has been cataloguing beautiful Orthodox frescoes found inthe crumbling remains of mediaeval churches and monasteries in western Bulgaria. Withthe help of volunteers they aim to bring these frescoes to the attention of the world.

Issue 9August 2009Editors:Felicity DonohoeMaggie Struckmeier Layout:Maggie Struckmeier GraphicsDavid ConnollyPast HorizonsTraprain HouseLuggate BurnHaddingtonEast LothianEH41 4QATel: +44 (0)1620 861643Email:editor@pasthorizons.comWeb:www.pasthorizons.com

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Contributors:Elize Bekker Ivan VasilevKen Taylor Krassimira LukaTime Team AmericaAnnie EvansFront cover: The altar space inthe church at the 11th centuryArchangel Michael monastery inTran.Photo: Balkan Heritage

Note

Past Horizons can give no endorsement of any listed project or guarantee theaccuracy of the information supplied.The editors accept no responsibility for any loss, injury, or inconvenience sustained by anyone using the resourcescontained within this magazine and/or the websites mentioned herein. Whenconsidering a project, be sure to contact the director with any questions you might have about conditions, travel, healthissues, etc. Check for references from previous participants, seek advice where possible and select a project that will beof the greatest beneﬁt to you, the project and the team.

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