Archaeoacoustics 2015 - Second International Multi-Disciplinary Conference on the Archaeology of Sound

It is no secret that ancient cultures all over the world have exploited natural sound phenomena for spiritual and ceremonial use.* Those people who attended or have read the papers in the publication from the first OTSF Archaeoacoustics Conference have also discerned first-hand that Stone Age builders knew how to impart an impressive human psychological and physiological experience, whether they could explain the science of it or not. The question of “Why?” is ripe for exploring.
ARCHAEOACOUSTICS I was a pioneering event that opened a door for new study. As we move forward armed with the beginnings of a methodology informed by diverse expertise,
our goal for ARCHAEOACOUSTICS II is to carry onward the insightful advantage of this multidisciplinary approach.
> Let’s follow this back to some of the world’s oldest known structures and sacred spaces to identify any patterns.
> Let’s examine all aspects of ancient traditions of the use of sound and stone to effect consciousness.
> Let’s see how all this directly relates to the design of contemplative architecture and other potential applications for today.