Could ancient sounds be trapped in pottery?

Subject: Could ancient sounds be trapped in pottery?

Date: Fri Sep 3 18:41:04 1999
Posted by Michael McCoig
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Area of science: Science History
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I have wondered for some time if someone in ancient times could have 
recorded noises or sounds in pottery. If the pottery was spinning and the 
person was using a sharp instrument to carve spiral designs in the pottery
could it possibly have recorded noises in the background? I'm sure the
laugh is on me but I NEED to know. Thank You

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