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Treballs d'ArqueologiaArchaeoacoustics, an interdisciplinary field that combines archaeology, acoustics and computer modeling, traditionally researches the sonic dimensions of ancient cultures, revealing insights beyond conventional methods.
Emilio Marx +2 more
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An archaeoacoustic study on shape: the case study of the Iffland Theatre’s history (1802–1817)
Acta Acustica, 2023 Previous studies have discussed six pre-Sabine quantifiable guidelines employed in room acoustic design: voice directivity, audience rake, “echo theory”, stage acoustics, reverberation, and length, width, and height ratios.
Postma Barteld N.J., Katz Brian F.G.
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Acoustics, 2021 We examine the praxis implications of our working definition of aural heritage: spatial acoustics as physically experienced by humans in cultural contexts; aligned with the aims of anthropological archaeology (the study of human life from materials ...
Miriam A. Kolar +2 more
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The Bacinete Main Shelter: A Prehistoric Theatre?
Acoustics, 2023 In the last few years, archaeoacoustic studies of rock art sites and landscapes have undergone significant growth as a result of renewed interest in the intangible aspects of the archaeological record.
Lidia Alvarez-Morales +5 more
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Ringing Tone and Drumming Sages in the Crevice Cave of Pirunkirkko, Koli, Finland
Open Archaeology, 2023 Pirunkirkko (“Devil’s Church”) is one of the famous caves in Finland. Tradition says that this crevice leading into the mountain was a meeting place for sages, who typically used sound to contact the spirit world.
Rainio Riitta, Hytönen-Ng Elina
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Towards a Digital Approach to the Listening to Ancient Places
Heritage, 2021 This paper aims to investigate digital heritage and acoustical techniques for exploring sonic heritage of archaeological sites and performative spaces.
Angela Bellia
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Archaeoacoustic Examination of Lazarica Church [PDF]
Acoustics, 2019 The acoustic analysis provides additional information on building tradition and related indoor practice that includes sound, thus deepening our understanding of architectural heritage. In this paper, the sound field of the Orthodox medieval church Lazarica (Kruševac city, Serbia) is examined.
Zorana Đorđević +2 more
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Archaeoacoustic Analysis of Xaghra Hypogeum, Gozo, Malta [PDF]
Journal of Anthropology and Archaeology, 2017 Archaeoacoustics offers a new way to interpret anthropological questions pertaining to ancient architecture and populations. Studies conducted at a number of ancient sites throughout Europe and Asia, have found the presence of natural phenomena capable of influencing the human brain. Earlier studies show that ancient populations most likely through use
Debertolis, Paolo +2 more
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Archaeoacoustic Analysis of Tarxien Temples in Malta [PDF]
Journal of Anthropology and Archaeology, 2016 The Tarxien Temples in Malta were analysed from an archaeoacoustic point of view. As there is no roof present, it was not possible to find the resonance properties of the various chambers. This investigation however, discovered an interesting low vibration originating from below the ground.
DEBERTOLIS, PAOLO +2 more
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Presenting Archaeoacoustics Results Using Multimedia and VR Technologies
Open Archaeology, 2023 Music and sound cannot be experienced through writing and numbers. Writing freezes time onto paper; as a time-based medium, sound cannot be heard without temporal motion, and acoustic metrics are silent data.
Till Rupert
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