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Tabon Caves

Cave system with prehistoric human remains

Time Periods

Paleolithic

Paleolithic

Mesolithic

Mesolithic

Neolithic

Neolithic

Chalcolithic

Chalcolithic

Bronze Age

Bronze Age

Iron Age

Iron Age

Classical Period

Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Post-Classical Period

Early Modern Period

Early Modern Period

Industrial Period

Industrial Period

Contemporary Period

Contemporary Period

About

The Tabon Caves, located in Lipuun Point, Palawan, Philippines, is an important archaeological site known for its prehistoric human remains and extensive jar burials. The site is a complex of caves that have been used by early humans dating back 50,000 years, marking it as one of the earliest habitation sites in Southeast Asia. Significant finds include the Tabon Man, over 1,500 burial jars, and the Manunggul Jar, a notable burial artifact. The cave complex offers insights into early human life, burial practices, and trade connections with China during the Song and Yuan dynasties. Protected as a National Cultural Treasure, the site continues to be a focal point for archaeological studies and cultural heritage preservation.

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Archaeological Features

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Storage Structures

Storage Jars

Burial and Funerary Structures

Funerary Urns

Artistic and Decorative Features

Human Figurines

Domestic and Habitation Structures

Caves

Historical Timeline

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Details

Country
the Philippines
Source
Wikipedia