Tabon Caves, Archaeological cave complex in Quezon, Philippines.
The Tabon Caves contain multiple limestone chambers with skeletal remains, ancient tools, and ceramic artifacts spanning 50,000 years of human settlement.
Archaeological excavations in 1962 by Dr. Robert Fox revealed human fossils, including the Tabon skull fragment dated to approximately 22,000 years ago.
The caves function as a museum managed by the National Museum of Philippines, preserving evidence of early Filipino inhabitants and their burial practices.
Visitors access the caves through guided tours, requiring advance reservations and proper footwear for navigating the rocky terrain and multiple chambers.
The cave complex houses over 200 connected caverns, with only one section currently open to public tours due to ongoing archaeological research.
Location: Quezon
GPS coordinates: 9.27988,117.98100
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:11
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