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2024-06-07

Ancient Pueblo culture communicated using conch-shell trumpets, study finds

A new study recently published in the journal Antiquity revealed the ancient Pueblo culture’s communication methods, and the significant role conch-shell trumpets played in community cohesion and social organization...

More information: archaeologymag.com/2024/05/pue

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Ancient Pueblo culture communicated using conch-shell trumpets, study finds

A new study recently published in the journal Antiquity revealed the ancient Pueblo culture’s communication methods, and the significant role conch-shell trumpets played in community cohesion and social organization.

The interdisciplinary research team utilized Geographic Information Systems (GIS)-based modeling techniques to investigate the acoustic landscapes of the Chaco region in northwest New Mexico. 

Conch-shell trumpets, integral to contemporary Pueblo ritual practices, were unearthed in burial contexts at Chaco Canyon. Through Soundshed Analysis modeling, the team digitally reconstructed the sound of conch-shell trumpets being sounded from great houses, considering factors such as elevation, ambient noise, and distance...

Key West hosts Conch Shell Blowing Contest

The Conch Shell Blowing Contest in Key West is a tradition that dates back almost 60 years, and people do love it.

kyma.com/news/national-world/2

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2023-02-12

Ringo Starr listens to a conch shell on the beach at Nassau (25 February 1965)

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Black and white photo of a mop-haired Ringo Starr in rolled up long-sleeved button-up linen shirt and necklace smiling as he holds a conch shell up to his left ear with his left hand; two large, gaudy rings are visible on his left pinky and left ring finger.
2022-11-14

Interesting #fossil from the sea #conchshell #inception love #diving and #snorkelling

2018-09-05

The decision's made by the A.D.Graaf that C.Shell performs at venue #11 - Allen Lee Plaza (2300 S. Wentworth) in Chinatown despite the proven results of P.Fractal's performances at the previous two venues on the A.W.E.A.C.T.! This is for a performer that offers the live immediately felt experience of wonders.

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