The rock art soundscapes of the Karakol valley (Republic of Altai, Russia): An archaeoacoustic study of a unique landscape

This article explores the presence of shamanism in the Karakol valley, analysing its historical timeline from prehistoric to modern times. Scholarly opinions vary, suggesting origins from the Neolithic to the modern era, with clearer depictions emerging in the 18th and 19th centuries. Acoustic tests...

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Authors: Díaz-Andreu, Margarita, Jiménez Pasalodos, Raquel, Santos da Rosa, Neemias, Benítez Aragón, Daniel, Alvarez-Morales, Lidia
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Publication Date:2024
Country:España
Institution:Universidad de Barcelona
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Keyword:Arqueologia
Acústica
Sibèria (Rússia)
Archaeology
Acoustics
Siberia (Russia)
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spelling The rock art soundscapes of the Karakol valley (Republic of Altai, Russia): An archaeoacoustic study of a unique landscapeDíaz-Andreu, MargaritaJiménez Pasalodos, RaquelSantos da Rosa, NeemiasBenítez Aragón, DanielAlvarez-Morales, LidiaArqueologiaAcústicaSibèria (Rússia)ArchaeologyAcousticsSiberia (Russia)This article explores the presence of shamanism in the Karakol valley, analysing its historical timeline from prehistoric to modern times. Scholarly opinions vary, suggesting origins from the Neolithic to the modern era, with clearer depictions emerging in the 18th and 19th centuries. Acoustic tests conducted in four areas associated with shamanic practices revealed inconclusive results due to their location in an open-air environment. However, accounts of intense auditory experiences during shamanic rituals suggest that, even if acoustics may be used in some occasions, there are other alternative means of emotional control. It is argued that the lack of significant acoustic effects in the tested sites does not rule out the possibility of shamanic rituals. The discussion also delves into the representation of shamans in rock art and the interpretation of results from acoustic tests, considering factors like reverberation and sound clarity. This study highlights the complex interplay between shamanism, sensory experiences and ritualistic practices in ancient societies.Oxbow Books2024info:eu-repo/semantics/bookPartinfo:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersionapplication/pdfhttps://hdl.handle.net/2445/221193Llibres / Capítols de llibre (Història i Arqueologia)reponame:Dipòsit Digital de la UBinstname:Universidad de BarcelonaInglésVersió postprint del capítol 10 publicat a: https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.22361592.13Capítol 10 del llibre: Díaz-Andreu, M. & Santos da Rosa, N. (eds.) Exploring ancient sounds and places: theoretical and methodological approaches to archaeoacoustics, Oxford:Oxbow, 2024, pp. 207-238https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.22361592.13(c) Oxbow Books, 2024info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:diposit.ub.edu:2445/2211932026-05-27T06:46:51Z
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title The rock art soundscapes of the Karakol valley (Republic of Altai, Russia): An archaeoacoustic study of a unique landscape
spellingShingle The rock art soundscapes of the Karakol valley (Republic of Altai, Russia): An archaeoacoustic study of a unique landscape
Díaz-Andreu, Margarita
Arqueologia
Acústica
Sibèria (Rússia)
Archaeology
Acoustics
Siberia (Russia)
title_short The rock art soundscapes of the Karakol valley (Republic of Altai, Russia): An archaeoacoustic study of a unique landscape
title_full The rock art soundscapes of the Karakol valley (Republic of Altai, Russia): An archaeoacoustic study of a unique landscape
title_fullStr The rock art soundscapes of the Karakol valley (Republic of Altai, Russia): An archaeoacoustic study of a unique landscape
title_full_unstemmed The rock art soundscapes of the Karakol valley (Republic of Altai, Russia): An archaeoacoustic study of a unique landscape
title_sort The rock art soundscapes of the Karakol valley (Republic of Altai, Russia): An archaeoacoustic study of a unique landscape
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Díaz-Andreu, Margarita
Jiménez Pasalodos, Raquel
Santos da Rosa, Neemias
Benítez Aragón, Daniel
Alvarez-Morales, Lidia
author Díaz-Andreu, Margarita
author_facet Díaz-Andreu, Margarita
Jiménez Pasalodos, Raquel
Santos da Rosa, Neemias
Benítez Aragón, Daniel
Alvarez-Morales, Lidia
author_role author
author2 Jiménez Pasalodos, Raquel
Santos da Rosa, Neemias
Benítez Aragón, Daniel
Alvarez-Morales, Lidia
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author
author
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Arqueologia
Acústica
Sibèria (Rússia)
Archaeology
Acoustics
Siberia (Russia)
topic Arqueologia
Acústica
Sibèria (Rússia)
Archaeology
Acoustics
Siberia (Russia)
description This article explores the presence of shamanism in the Karakol valley, analysing its historical timeline from prehistoric to modern times. Scholarly opinions vary, suggesting origins from the Neolithic to the modern era, with clearer depictions emerging in the 18th and 19th centuries. Acoustic tests conducted in four areas associated with shamanic practices revealed inconclusive results due to their location in an open-air environment. However, accounts of intense auditory experiences during shamanic rituals suggest that, even if acoustics may be used in some occasions, there are other alternative means of emotional control. It is argued that the lack of significant acoustic effects in the tested sites does not rule out the possibility of shamanic rituals. The discussion also delves into the representation of shamans in rock art and the interpretation of results from acoustic tests, considering factors like reverberation and sound clarity. This study highlights the complex interplay between shamanism, sensory experiences and ritualistic practices in ancient societies.
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Capítol 10 del llibre: Díaz-Andreu, M. & Santos da Rosa, N. (eds.) Exploring ancient sounds and places: theoretical and methodological approaches to archaeoacoustics, Oxford:Oxbow, 2024, pp. 207-238
https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.22361592.13
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