Investigation of a Tuff Stone Church in Cappadocia via Acoustical Reconstruction

This study investigates the indoor acoustical characteristics of a Middle Byzantine masonry church in Cappadocia. The Bell Church is partial ruins; therefore, archival data and church’s remains are used for its reconstruction. aims to formulate methodology realistic simulation by testing applicability different approaches, including field laboratory tests. By conducting qualitative quantitative material tests, tuff stone samples examined from region. Impedance tube tests performed on Göreme Ürgüp document their sound absorption performances. Previous two sites Cappadocia also compare performance stones, supported simulations. texture, physical chemical stones together with measured coefficient values comparatively evaluated selecting most suitable be applied was constructed phases underwent architectural modifications additions over time. environment analyzed objective parameters EDT, T30, C50, C80, D50, STI features functional patterns.