Acoustic secrets of an ancient theatre

When you clap in front of the El Castillo pyramid at Chichen Itza, the echo returns as the chirp of the Quetzal bird, a revered creature in Mayan culture. The step pyramid, was meticulously designed to mimic these bird calls through echoes, showcasing the Mayans' ability to integrate natural sounds into their structures.

A Bird's Eye View of an Ancient Greek Theatre

A sea organ in Croatia uses waves from the ocean to create music. Architect Nikola Basic reconstructed this site in Zadar after it was devastated in WWII.

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When you clap your hands in front of Chichen Itza stairs, the echo sounds like a quetzal bird

The Singing Ringing Tree is a wind powered sound sculpture by Mike Tonkin and Anna Liu resembling a tree overlooking Burnley, Lancashire, England. When the wind blows, it produces a slightly discordant and penetrating choral sound.

2000 year old staircase inside the Ancient Egyptian temple of Dendera

The ancient theatre of Delphi, Greece

This theatre in Petra was carved out of solid rock in the 1st century AD under the reign of King Aretas IV. It can hold up to 4000 spectators and is one of the marvellous displays of Nabataean architecture. [2560 x 1704]

The Roman were true masters of their craft.