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New Evidence Reshapes Mindoro's Early Human Settlement History

11/19/2025

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Ateneo de Manila University researchers report that humans settled Mindoro, Philippines, earlier than previously thought during the Paleolithic era.
Findings from more than 40 caves show sustained human presence with tools and dietary remains from land and marine sources.
The findings challenge the view that complex seafaring emerged late in history, redefining Mindoro as a central hub.
The full study appears in Archaeological Research in Asia.

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Story summary

Ateneo de Manila University researchers report that humans settled Mindoro, Philippines, earlier than previously thought during the Paleolithic era.
Findings from more than 40 caves show sustained human presence with tools and dietary remains from land and marine sources.
The findings challenge the view that complex seafaring emerged late in history, redefining Mindoro as a central hub.
The full study appears in Archaeological Research in Asia.