Palawan Caves

Palawan Caves

The cave complex is located on Tabone Lipuun Point, Quezon, Palawan. It is a rugged cliff of 138 hectares and deep gorges. Discovered by an American, the late Dr. Robert B. Fox and his team of archaeologists from the National Museum in 1962. The discovery of the caves have provided an important archaeological site found - human fossil bones tentatively dated from 22,000 to 24,000 years. Excavations were conducted from 1962 to 1970. Of the 200 caves in Lipuun Point only 29 caves have been fully explored, including Cave Tabone, who was found was used for residential purposes and / or burial grounds of the elderly.

Because of its importance for the history and heritage of the Philippines, the site was declared a museum reserve under Presidential Proclamation No. 996 in 1972 by the Philippine government. Of the 29 explored caves, only three caves, or open to visitors. Tabon cave complex is currently maintained and administered by the National Museum. Tabon cave complex is a bench about 30 minutes from the city of Quezon, a municipality in southern Palawan. It is 155 kilometers from Puerto Princesa City.