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Measurements of Acoustical Parameters in the Ancient Open-Air Theatre of Tyndaris (Sicily, Italy)
Applied Sciences, 2020 The emerging field of archaeoacoustics is attracting increasing research attention from scholars of different disciplines: the investigation of the acoustic features of ancient open-air theatres is possibly one of its main themes.
Arianna Astolfi +3 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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AcousticsResearch on acoustic vases embedded in historical buildings has progressively developed through archaeology, architectural history, and acoustics, producing extensive documentation on their distribution, geometry, installation and possible acoustic role,
Anna Magrini +2 more
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Healing aspects identified by archaeoacoustic techniques in Slovenia [PDF]
Online Scientific Conference, 2016 Over the years, SB research group has carried out investigations at two Romans archaeological sites with thermal baths; in Serbia in 2013 and more recently the Laško area in Slovenia. In both cases we found the positioning of the Roman baths is to be much more than a purely random act, because in both sites all the equipment used detected deep ...
DEBERTOLIS, PAOLO, Gullà, Daniele
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Sonic Knowledge Production in Archaeoacoustics – Theorising an ‘Aural Gnoseology’
, 2019 Archaeoacoustics (or acoustic archaeology), since its inception as an academic field in the early 2000s, has sought to integrate long-neglected questions of sound and listening into archaeological method.
Goh, Annie
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How to Conduct an Archaeoacoustic Study of Rock Art Sites through Impulse Response Measurements
Advances in Archaeological PracticeIncorporating intangible aspects of prehistoric experience, including sound, has become increasingly important in rock art research, offering a more comprehensive interpretation of the past.
Lidia Alvarez-Morales +2 more
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HeritageThe architectural legacy of the Roman Empire is perhaps most viscerally experienced through its monumental performance spaces. The Romans occupied Hispania (modern-day Spain and Portugal) from 218 BC until the fifth century, constructing major ...
Sara Girón, Manuel Martín-Castizo
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The Acoustics of Contiones, or How Many Romans Could Have Heard Speakers
Open Archaeology, 2019 Contiones – assemblies during which important Roman politicians discussed the laws proposed at the People’s Assemblies as well as candidates for the offices and presented their opinions to the Roman people – are considered by some scholars as one of the ...
Kopij Kamil, Pilch Adam
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Heritage Science, 2018 The 2015 acoustical field survey on and around the central plaza platform (“ushnu”) at the Inca administrative complex of Huánuco Pampa advances understanding of Inca communication dynamics and innovates archaeoacoustical methodologies.
Miriam A. Kolar +2 more
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Sound archaeology: terminology, Palaeolithic cave art and the soundscape [PDF]
, 2014 This article is focused on the ways that terminology describing the study of music and sound within archaeology has changed over time, and how this reflects developing methodologies, exploring the expectations and issues raised by the use of differing ...
Till, Rupert
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