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Crph Part C - none
BS Biology (BS BIO 2)
Aklan State University
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C. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS: THE TABON MAN
The Skull Cap (~16,500 BP) found in the Tabon caves in Palawan by the late NM anthropologist Robert Fox and his team during a systematic excavation. Robert B. Fox. The Tabon Caves Archeological Explorations and Excavation on Palawan Islands, Philippines (Manila, 1970) p. William Henry Scott, Prehispanic Source Materials for the Study of the Philippines History (Revised Edition, Quezon City, 1984), pp 14- Author’s Background - an anthropologist and leading historian on pre- Hispanic Philippines. Fox actively served the National Museum of the Philippines from 1948 to 1975. In 1975, while serving as consultant to the Philippine President on anthropological matters and as Dean of Brent School in Baguio, Philippines, he had a stroke which impaired his speech and right arm, preventing him from pursuing his teaching and research work. Subsequent strokes left him confined to home until his death in 1985. Besides his service with the National Museum, Fox taught at the University of the Philippines and served as Presidential Assistant for National Minorities. An obituary appeared in The Journal of Asian Studies. - was a historian of the Cordillera Central and pre- Hispanic Philippines. His family, of Dutch-Lutheran descent, soon returned to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where Scott spent his boyhoo. In 1936, Scott won a three-year scholarship to the Episcopalian-affiliated Cranbro ok School in Michigan, United States, where he excelled academically and became interested in pursuing a career as an archeologist. In 1939, after graduating, he changed his name to William Henry Scott In 1942, Scott joined the US Navy, serving throughout World War II until 1946. When was the account written? - conducted archaeological explorations and excavations at the Tabon Caves on Palawan Island, Philippines, from the 1960s to the 1980s. The exact years of his work vary within this timeframe as his archaeological efforts spanned several years during - wrote "Prehispanic Source Material for the Study of Philippine History" in 1984. The book is a significant contribution to understanding the precolonial history of the Philippines by examining various primary sources and
that period. archaeological evidence. Mention of Dates Mention of Place - Tabon Caves
- Tabon Caves Complex
- Chamber A, B, C, D, and E*
- Perforated Animal Bones Area
- Luzon
- Visayas
- Mindanao
- Cordillera Region
- Sulu Archipelago
- Mindoro Key Personal Ties - Archaeological Team
- Indigenous Guides and Workers
- Supporting Staff and Institutions
- Historical Figures and Authors
- Indigenous Knowledge Keepers
- Linguists and Translators
- Historians and Researchers Sequencing of Events - Robert B. Fox, an American archaeologist, initiates the exploration of the Tabon Caves on Palawan Island, Philippines, during the 1960s.
- Robert B. Fox explore and excavate the Tabon Caves, employing archaeological methodologies to uncover artifacts, human remains, and other materials.
- Artifacts dating back to prehistoric times are unearthed during the excavations, including tools, pottery, jewelry, and skeletal remains.
- The findings reveal evidence of early human habitation and shed light on the prehistoric culture, technology, and lifestyle of the inhabitants.
- William Henry Scott begins extensive research to identify and collect prehispanic source materials relevant to Philippine history. This includes archival documents, oral traditions, accounts from early explorers, and indigenous writings.
- Scott translates and interprets the collected source materials to make them accessible and understandable for modern readers. This step involves linguistic expertise and historical context to ensure accurate interpretations.
- The source materials are categorized based on themes, regions, or historical periods to provide a structured analysis and understanding of different aspects of precolonial Philippine history.
Crph Part C - none
Course: BS Biology (BS BIO 2)
University: Aklan State University
