See also from 2021:
Sheets and Mahoney present results of an acoustic study of the temazcal (sweatbath) replica at the village site of Cerén in El Salvador. They provide a brief review of sweatbath studies in the Maya world, along with some key archaeoacoustic studies (though, amazingly managed to avoid using the word “phenomenology” at any point). Following their study, they conclude(?) that the unique domed ceiling and highly reflective surfaces of the temazcal were likely intentional constructions related to the alteration/enhancement of voices, in particular those of “mature males.” From this they suggest discussions of temazcals should expand from solely focusing on the connection of such location with women/females (primarily linked to birthing), to consider the role of males/men.
The Sounds in the Dark of the Temazcal at Ceren, El Salvador. In Night and Darkness in Ancient Mesoamerica, edited by Nancy Gonlin and David University Press of Colorado, Louisville. PDF
https://www.colorado.edu/anthropology/node/1583/attachment
More from Payson Sheets here
https://www.colorado.edu/anthropology/payson-sheets
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