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The Echoing Stone: Sound and Ceremony at Great Zimbabwe
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the acoustic world of Great Zimbabwe, asking how sound shaped ritual, power, and daily life within the stone city. They discuss the natural amphitheatre of the Valley Enclosure, the possible use of the Hill Complex for auditory ceremonies, the role of drums and mbira in connecting with Mwari and ancestors, and the acoustics of the Conical Tower and Great Enclosure. They consider recent acoustic studies and the challenges of reconstructing past soundscapes from archaeology, drawing on comparisons with other ancient sites. The episode includes a brief…
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