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Convention Paper

Archaeoacoustics: An Introduction—A New Take on an Old Science

Authors: Tjellesen, Lise-Lotte; Colligan, Karen

AES Convention 134 · Paper 8861 · May 2013

Abstract

What is Archaeoacoustics and how is it defined? This paper will discuss the history and varying aspects of the discipline of archaeoacoustics, i.e., sound that has been measured, modeled, and analyzed with modern techniques in and around Ancient sites, temple complexes, and standing stones. Piecing together sound environments from a long lost past it is brought to life as a tool for archaeologists and historians. This paper will provide a general overview of some of the most prolific studies to date, discuss some measurement and modeling methods, and discuss where archaeoacoustics may be headed in the future and what purpose it serves in academia.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 134
AES Convention
134
Paper number
8861
Publication date
May 6, 2013
Session subject
Room Acoustics
Affiliation
CLARP, London, UK (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper