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The Fire Mummies of the Philippines, also known as the Kabayan Mummies, Benguet Mummies, or Ibaloi Mummies, are a group of mummies found along the mountain slopes of Kabayan, Benguet, a town in northern Philippines. They were made from as early as 2000 BCE. Today, they remain in natural caves and a museum in Kabayan.
The Kabayan Mummies of Benguet also known as the Kabayan Mummies, Benguet Mummies, or Ibaloi Mummies, are a group of mummies found along the mountain slopes of Kabayan, a town in the northern part of the Philippines. They were made from as early as 2000 BC until the 16th century, when Spain colonized the Philippines.
The mummy was displayed as an exhibit in the Manila circus before being purchased by an antique collector. [13] The mummy was donated to the National Museum in 1984. The National Museum agreed to return the mummy to Nabalicong Village in 1999 under the condition that Benguet officials take steps to protect Apo Annu from potential theft. [4]
Kabayan, officially the Municipality of Kabayan (Ilocano: Ili ti Kabayan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Kabayan), is a municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,806 people. [3] Kabayan is the site of centuries-old Ibaloi mummies buried inside caves scattered around its villages. [5]
The Bamboo Organ is the only known oldest and largest bamboo organ existing in the world today with a unique and distinct sound as compared to other pipe organs, built by Fr. Diego Cera: Las Piñas Bamboo Organ National Cultural Treasure plaque NMP Declaration No. 01-2003: 2003 [17] Cape Bojeador Lighthouse Historical Landmark Burgos, Ilocos ...
Cong. Cosalan Road starts at the junction with Benguet–Nueva Vizcaya Road at Sitio Gurel in at the southern tip of Bokod town proper. It continues to weave through mountainous and landslide-prone terrain towards Sitio Ambangeg, which harbors the a beginner-friendly hiking route going up to Mount Pulag.
[5] [12] On August 13, 1908, Benguet was established as a sub-province of the newly created Mountain Province with the enactment of Act No. 1876. As a result, six townships of Benguet were abolished, but Buguias remained a constituent town of Benguet sub-province. [11] In 1918, the mummy of Apo Anno was stolen by foreign treasure hunters.
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