via PNA, 10 April 2024: Northern Samar is rallying for the preservation of a Spanish-era burial ground discovered in Mapanas, which could be a significant archaeological site. Locals have reported finding human skeletons, believed to be ancestors from the pre-Spanish era, atop rocky cliffs near the Mayongpayong Rock Formations. With the support of the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), efforts are underway to assess and protect this historical treasure, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the province.
An old burial ground is seen as a potential archeological site in Mapanas, Northern Samar, which calls for more effort to preserve the province’s rich history, the local government said recently. The provincial government said that years ago, locals saw human skeletons on a rocky cliff across the Mayongpayong Rock Formations, reported to be an old burial ground wherein remains were piled at the top of the rocks. “These bones, which looked broader and taller, were believed to be of our ancestors, which dated back during the pre-Spanish era,” Northern Samar provincial tourism office chief Maria Josette Doctor told the Philippine News Agency on Monday.
Source: Northern Samar seeks preservation of Spanish era burial ground | Philippine News Agency
