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nigelswift Jan 8, 2017 12:30:22
Replying to GLADMAN

GLADMAN wrote:
It can not be proven that these aspects were intentional; but then again by what authority can it be stated that they were not intentional? As with all theories we need a body of accumulating evidence to support the notion that auditory elements played a contributing role to human experiences at prehistoric sites. To my mind the best way of getting that is to get out there and put them to the test.
The same applies to views and alignments. We shall argue forever on here about intentionality as no-one can prove individual cases. But in all instances the way forward is mass observation to see if there's a tendency that points to intentionality. Sandy Gerrard's work on stone rows is a shining example.

T tiompan
tiompan Jan 8, 2017 13:39:15
Replying to nigelswift

GLADMAN wrote:
It can not be proven that these aspects were intentional; but then again by what authority can it be stated that they were not intentional? As with all theories we need a body of accumulating evidence to support the notion that auditory elements played a contributing role to human experiences at prehistoric sites.
We can't deny the existence of any sensual element at any monument from any period , that is a given . It doesn't mean that a seaside location was chosen for it's smell , or a cave was chosen because there was an echo . They are to be expected .
Everywhere has a soundscape that can be quantified ,sometimes it is remarkable . When it applies to a building it makes sense to consider the likelihood of intention , if the shape of a building is that of a helmholtz resonator it doesn't mean that was the reason for the shape ,there are far more obvious reasons for the design .