Megaliths, Music, and the Mind

A groundbreaking analysis reveals that the construction of megalithic monuments, including those on Malta, coincided with profound cultural shifts during the Western Neolithic Revolution. The study integrates findings from archaeology, acoustics, neuroscience, and ethnomusicology to demonstrate how ritual soundscapes in ancient ceremonial spaces played a pivotal role in human cognitive and social development. By examining sites such as Göbekli Tepe and passage tombs in Ireland alongside advanced scientific research, the work uncovers a previously overlooked sensory dimension of early civilization. This interdisciplinary approach not only sheds light on prehistory but also suggests potential therapeutic applications for modern society, drawing from expanded and updated content originally featured in Listening for Ancient Gods.

Eneix, L. (2024). Megaliths, Music, and the Mind. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003468233