Kabayan Mummies

The limestone caves contain preserved human remains created through a specific mummification process involving smoke treatment and salt ingestion before death.

The mummification practices date back to 2000 BCE, with the caves remaining undisturbed until their discovery by Western explorers in the early 1900s.

The Ibaloi people developed an advanced preservation method where bodies were positioned in a seated form and treated with herbs before placement in carved wooden coffins.

The National Museum facility in Kabayan exhibits several mummies and provides information about traditional death ceremonies of the indigenous population.

The mummification technique included having dying individuals consume salt solutions to initiate internal preservation before the smoking process began.

Location: Kabayan

GPS coordinates: 16.55000,120.75000

Latest update: March 16, 2025 07:09