soundscape archaeology

Soundscape archaeology is the study of how past environments and human activities created and shaped the sounds experienced historically. It combines archaeological findings with knowledge of acoustics and sensory perception to reconstruct and understand the auditory environment of ancient places, such as cities, temples, or battlegrounds. By analyzing artifacts like tools, inscriptions, and environmental evidence, researchers can infer the sounds people heard and produced, offering a richer, more immersive understanding of historical life beyond just visual or material remains.