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American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 2024, 12(1), 8-13
DOI: 10.12691/ajcea-12-1-2
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Sound Techniques in Ancient Civilizations: An Analytical Study of the Geometric Shapes of Places of Worship

Hesham Mohamed Abd al-Salam Yehia1,

1HST company, Department of biotechnology, Cairo, Egypt

Pub. Date: February 01, 2024

Cite this paper:
Hesham Mohamed Abd al-Salam Yehia. Sound Techniques in Ancient Civilizations: An Analytical Study of the Geometric Shapes of Places of Worship. American Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture. 2024; 12(1):8-13. doi: 10.12691/ajcea-12-1-2

Abstract

Sound techniques in ancient civilizations have long fascinated researchers and archaeologists, as they provide a unique window into the beliefs, practices, and technological advancements of past cultures. One of the most intriguing aspects of sound techniques in ancient civilizations is the use of geometric shapes in places of worship. From the pyramids of Egypt to the temples of Greece, ancient cultures employed sophisticated acoustic techniques to create spaces that were not only aesthetically pleasing but also resonant and reverberant. In this essay, we will conduct an analytical study of the geometric shapes of places of worship in ancient civilizations, examining their acoustic properties and the possible reasons behind their design. We will focus on three ancient civilizations: Egypt, Greece, Mesopotamia, and the Sagrada Familia church and explore their use of sound techniques in their religious architecture.

Keywords:
religious architecture ancient civilizations sound techniques islamic civilization sagrada familia

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