Kabayan Mummies
The Fire Mummies of the Philippines, also known as the Kabayan Mummies, Benguet Mummies, or Ibaloi Mummies, are a group of mummies found along the mountain slopes of Kabayan, Benguet, a town in northern Philippines. They were made from as early as 2000 BCE. Today, they remain in natural caves and a museum in Kabayan.
Location of Kabayan Caves in the Philippines | |
| Alternative name | Benguet Mummy Caves, Ibaloi Mummy Caves |
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| Location | Kabayan, Benguet, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 16°33′N 120°45′E |
| Type | Burial Cave |
| Management | National Museum of the Philippines |
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