Return to the Angono Petroglyphs

Earlier this year, we went back to the Angono Petroglyphs. This time, our daughter is older and more knowledgeable. It was like a technical tour or field trip for her as she learned about the petroglyphs in her Araling Panlipunan class.

The National Museum is in-charge of the site, which is shared by the towns of Angono and Binangonan in the Province of Rizal.

There is a tunnel leading to the site. You leave your vehicle or alight from one at area near a shooting range. There is a security guard to watch over your vehicle.

It is dark and somewhat damp inside the tunnel. It was breezy that day we visited and so it was cool inside as we walked to the site.

The dirt road leading to the petroglyphs site

Waiting sheds at the site

We discovered that the museum already had upgraded the walkways and platforms used by visitors to view the petroglyphs.

A look back to where we entered the site

There are information about the petroglyphs including their discovery by a national artist, Carlos "Botong" Francisco, and the preservation work that was required.

Old photos showing the investigation of the site

History of the petroglyphs

Significance of the petroglyphs

It is now easier to walk around the site

Marker showing the cultural value of the petroglyphs

Path leads from and to the main building. Unfortunately, there are not much on display as artifacts are currently kept at the National Museum.

Platform for viewing the petroglyphs

They replaced the old wood flooring with what appears to be treated wood. We were informed that there are many termites in the area.

Examples of the petroglyphs

Images include those that appear to be people, turtles and birds

The petroglyphs are in relatively good condition.

What appears to be large turtles are a surprise to many even though Binangonan and Angono are along the Laguna de Bai.

Groups of what appear to be people may be families?

Some parts of the rock face are hidden and perhaps have similar petroglyphs or others waiting to be discovered.

Trees and bushes abound around the site

Another marker indicating the petroglyphs to be from ca. 3,000 BC.

 

After the visit, you can opt to eat in the area. There is the Thunderbird Resort and the East Ridge Golf Club. There is an excellent Japanese restaurant at the Golf Club. There are other restaurants and cafes in the area particularly at East Ridge Subdivision where there is a strip of restaurants and cafes overlooking Laguna de Bai.

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