Research & Documentation
Studies
8 studies · 6 disciplines
Acoustic Ecology of Syrian Urban Spaces
This study examines the acoustic characteristics of Syrian urban environments before and after the 2011 conflict, analysing changes in soundscape composition and their implications for urban identity.
Acoustic Ecology of Syrian Urban Spaces
This study examines the acoustic characteristics of Syrian urban environments before and after the 2011 conflict, analysing changes in soundscape composition and their implications for urban identity.
Sound as Cultural Memory: Syrian Diaspora Perspectives
An ethnographic study of how Syrian diaspora communities use recorded sounds to maintain cultural connections and process collective trauma.
Field Recording Methodologies in Conflict Zones
A methodological framework for conducting ethical and safe field recordings in post-conflict environments, with case studies from Syria and Iraq.
The Soundscape of Palmyra: Before and After
A comparative acoustic analysis of Palmyra's soundscape using archival recordings from 2010 and new field recordings from 2024, tracing the sonic transformation of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sonic Borders: Sound and the Experience of Displacement
An interdisciplinary examination of how sound mediates the experience of crossing borders and adapting to new acoustic environments, drawing on testimonies from Syrian refugees.
The Muezzin's Call: Documenting Azan Traditions in Syrian Cities
A musicological and ethnographic study of the call to prayer as a sonic landmark in Syrian urban soundscapes, documenting regional variations and changes over time.
Reconstructing the Souk: Market Soundscapes of Old Damascus
An acoustic ethnography of the traditional markets of Old Damascus, comparing pre-conflict recordings with contemporary documentation to trace the sonic transformation of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Children's Sonic Worlds: Play, Language, and Memory in Syrian Refugee Camps
A study of the acoustic environments created by Syrian children in refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan, examining how play, language, and music function as forms of sonic world-making.