In 1982, a team from the Archeology Division of the National Museum went to Aguit-it to conduct archeological investigation of reported burial sites. Exploration and controlled diggings led to the recovery of human bones, teeth, pottery, metal objects, glass beads and stone anvils.
The earthware vessels or pots and jars found can be divided into whole pieces and sherds. Analysis showed that they were well made because of the complex designs and forms as well as the fine texture of the jars and pots. The pots can also be divided into secondary burial jars or containers for PABAON.
The earthware vessels or pots and jars found can be divided into whole pieces and sherds. Analysis showed that they were well made because of the complex designs and forms as well as the fine texture of the jars and pots. The pots can also be divided into secondary burial jars or containers for PABAON.
Iron objects were also found in the site. These were already corroded but the form can still be seen. there were knives and bolo as well as chisel. Glass beads of different colors were also found. There were blue, red and yellow beads. Stone anvils were also recovered.
The iron objects, glass beads, stone anvils and some of the pots were found together with the human bones and teeth. These were placed with the dead person as a PABAON to the dead person so he has something to bring with him in his journey to the afterlife.
An analysis was conducted on these associated materials and were found to belong to the LATE METAL AGE, CA 500 AD - 800 AD. This shows that the Aguit-it burial sites are PREHISTORIC.
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