Tabon
a cave in Palawan with prehistoric remains
Usage Note
Tabon Cave in Palawan is one of the most important archaeological sites in Southeast Asia, where fossilized human remains known as the 'Tabon Man' were discovered in 1962. The site is a national treasure and a key reference in discussions of Philippine prehistory.
Examples
" Pumunta kami sa Tabon. "
Natural Translation
We went to Tabon.
Literal Translation
Went we to Tabon.
" Bumisita kami sa kweba ng Tabon. "
Natural Translation
We visited the Tabon cave.
Literal Translation
Visited we to cave of Tabon.
" Sa kweba ng Tabon natagpuan ang mga labi na nagpapatunay na matagal nang may tao sa Pilipinas. "
Natural Translation
It was in Tabon Cave that the remains proving humans lived in the Philippines long ago were found.
Literal Translation
In cave of Tabon found the remains that prove that long-ago already has person in Philippines.
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