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Experiencing Sounds in Ancient Spaces: An Overview
Revista do Museu de Arqueologia e Etnologia, 2023 This paper aims to analyse recent studies which have raised new hypotheses concerning archaeomusicology, archaeoacoustics, and aural architecture as an emerging trend in humanities research, with a particular focus on the intersection of musical ...
Angela Bellia
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Archaeoacoustic Analysis of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta [PDF]
Journal of Anthropology and Archaeology, 2015 Recently we studied the acoustic properties of the underground Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta. Identified as “architecture in the negative”, it is a unique prehistoric complex, intentionally sculpted with features that mirror megalithic temples above ground. It is known that the Hypogeum was used in the Neolithic not only as a depository for bones, but
DEBERTOLIS, PAOLO +2 more
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Internet Archaeology, 2021 Replica artefacts are a well-established feature of Roman archaeology, particularly as used in experimental archaeology, by re-enactors, and in museum education.
Ellen Swift +8 more
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Archaeoacoustics Analysis and Ceremonial Customs in an Ancient Hypogeum
, 2013 The archeaoacoustic properties and the historical rituals of two ancient underground hypogea were compared. The first in Malta is more widely known and researched; the second in Italy has been studied by SB Research Group (SBRG) and presents some similarities to the Maltese hypogeum.
DEBERTOLIS, PAOLO, BISCONTI, NICCOLO'
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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.
Đorđević, Zorana +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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