Archaeoacoustic analysis of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta
Archaeoacoustic analysis of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta
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马耳他哈尔萨夫列尼地下墓穴的考古声学分析
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2015
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Linda Eneix
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P. Debertolis;Fernando Coimbra;Linda Eneix
最近，我们研究了马耳他地下Ħal Saflieni地下地下的声学性质。这是一个独特的史前建筑群，被认为是“消极的建筑”，故意雕刻成与地面上的巨石庙宇相映成趣的特征。众所周知，地下墓地在新石器时代不仅被用作骨库，还被用作祭祀用的神殿。在地下第二层的一个被称为“甲骨室”的房间里，我们已经能够探测到一种强烈共振效应的存在：70赫兹和114赫兹的双重共振频率。当一个男性的声音调谐到这些频率时，就有可能在下丘脑中刺激这种共振现象。进一步检测到，打击乐器可以通过其谐波来激发共鸣。实验室测试表明，这些频率对人类大脑活动有很大影响。由于这些洞穴很可能是社会或精神活动的中心，洞穴的共鸣将支持人类的仪式吟诵和神秘意识。
Recently we studied the acoustic properties of the underground Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum in Malta. Identified as “architecture in the negative”, it is a unique prehistoric complex, intentionally sculpted with features that mirror megalithic temples above ground. It is known that the Hypogeum was used in the Neolithic not only as a depository for bones, but also as a shrine for ritual use. In a room known as the “Oracle Room” set in the second level of the hypogeum, we have been able to detect the presence of a strong resonance effect: a double resonance frequency at 70Hz and 114Hz. With a male voice tuned to these frequencies it is possible to stimulate the resonance phenomenon throughout the hypogeum. It was further detected that percussion instruments can stimulate the resonance by their harmonics. Laboratory testing indicates that these frequencies have a strong effect on human brain activity. Since it is likely that the chambers served as centers for social or spiritual events, the resonance of the chamber cavities would have supported human ritual chanting and mystic consciousness.