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20236 minPGdoc-short

Above the Alpheios

20236 minPGdoc-short

A 6-minute sound film captures the ancient site of Theisoa, located on a high hill in Trifylia, southern Greece.

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A 6-minute sound film captures the ancient site of Theisoa, located on a high hill in Trifylia, southern Greece.

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Nick Collins

Nick Collinsdirector

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Ancient Theisoa rises on a high hill in Trifylia, in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece. This 2023 sound film lasts six minutes. It captures the sounds around the ruins and the environment of the area. The film presents the historical significance of Theisoa and its location. It offers a brief auditory experience that connects to the past of this ancient site.

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