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Confronting demons: How acoustic and AI technology brought ancient Etruscan tombs back to life
Although it is not always obvious, sound guides how we experience the world around us. And the latest archaeoacoustic techniques show that even the world's earliest architects understood this.
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Archaeoacoustic research reveals that the ancient Etruscan society of central Italy incorporated sound into its architecture and cultural practices. Researchers found that the Etruscans used ritual calendars to mark significant natural noises, including thunder, indicating an early understanding of acoustic design. This demonstrates that sound played a deliberate role in how the Etruscans experienced their built environment.
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