When archeologists enter a tomb they expect to find a variety of artifacts ranging from items used in an ancient burial ceremony to favorite possessions, but the last thing people expect to find is something that looks like it came from the 21st
(prHWY.com) July 27, 2012 - Seattle, WA -- When archeologists enter a tomb they expect to find a variety of artifacts ranging from items used in an ancient burial ceremony to favorite possessions, but the last thing people expect to find is something that looks like it came from the 21st century. A group of archeologist who were digging in a remote area off of Egypt found an ancient tomb that contains what looks to be a recording device that resembles a CD or record.
"This discovery could be monumental", said chief archeologist Patrick Moon. "We discovered a device that looks like it was used to record or mimic some of the deceased favorite sounds. In the case of the device that we found it contained sounds that mimic those of birds, waves and crickets."
The devices are believed to have been buried with the deceased in an effort to offer them comfort and warmth in the afterlife. The individuals would talk about what noises would sooth them during their time on Earth and recording artists would etch these sounds onto a CD-like device that could be played back for all to hear.
"What we are looking at may be the first attempts at developing what we know to be today as the recording arts", said archeologist Sam Timmons. "These people spent months recreating the sounds and vibrations that these people enjoyed and trying to record it onto a device that could be used later."
Many cultures believed that people liked to be buried with artifacts that reminded them of their life on Earth. It is believed that these devices were created in an effort to allow these people to rest peacefully. The device that was found during this dig was believed to capture the sounds of crickets and waves, as the individual who was buried liked to sit by the ocean and listen to the waves.
"We are going to place this new recording device on tour and allow it to tour
various recording arts programs across the globe", explained Timmons. "We believe that it will give people inspiration to see that what they are doing now dates back thousands of years."
The tour is scheduled for some time in 2014 and will travel to several different countries.
"The tour will start as soon as we figure out a way to play these devices", explained Timmons. "I think it would be really cool to show students what we found and how it sounds. This is definitely history making and totally awe-inspiring."
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