via Business Mirror, 04 September 2023: Archaeologists conducted a 6-day surface exploration and mapping in Lanao del Sur, unearthing an old Chinese jar and over 200 artifacts, revealing trade connections between Chinese and Maranao in the pre-Islamic period, shedding light on the region’s rich historical narrative.
The survey by the BCPCH-LDS was collaborated with the Provincial Tourism Office and the University of the Philippines School of Archaeology. There were also representatives from Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, the Mindanao State University-Marawi Campus and the BCPCH Maguindanao Provincial Office.
“This cooperative effort between various institutions exemplified the importance of safeguarding cultural heritage while also harnessing its potential for tourism,” the BCPCH-LDS Office said in its online post.
It said the first-ever archaeological survey of Lanao del Sur “underscores the power of partnership, the value of cultural preservation, and the quest for knowledge.”
Source: Discovery of old Chinese jar prompts town’s first archaeological survey | BusinessMirror
