sacred places of municipality of Pantukan

1. The Historical Landmarks
and Sacred places of the
ancient people of the
Municipality of Pantukan

2.  Pantukan is one of the oldest towns in Davao. The town became an independent
municipality long before Davao was divided into several provinces. The first
inhabitants of the place where the Mansaka and the Kagan tribes; the name
Pantukan was derived from the name of the two powerful Datus known as Pantu
and Kan, who ruled the place during that period Pantukan is the last town of
Compostela Valley going to Davao Oriental. It is situated in the southern portion
of the Province of Compostela Valley and adjacent to the political boundary of
Davao Oriental
 The Taytayan is the burial ground of Kagan warriors or “Gyusogan” during the
Spanish times. Many Gyusogan were buried some 300 meters away from the
riverbanks of Matiao, Pantukan, Davao de Oro.

3. Datu Amsola Basa, 79 years old of Barangay Matiao,
Pantukan, Compostela Valley Province showing the burial
ground of Kagan Warriors called Taytayan.

4. Lawigan Burial Ground. Photo
documentation is credited
to the TWG Members of Kagan Tribes
CADT Application.
 Thus, making it as a significant place for the Kagan history, many famous
Kagan warriors were laid to rest after their fierce battle from their
enemies.

5.  This photo was captured at Lawigan burial ground. The historical heritage of
Kagan cemetery proved the early settlements of Kagan ICCs/IPs of Pantukan.
The Lawigan cemetery has been the final resting place of many Kagan
warriors who fought well during their battles especially against the Spanish
colonizers. Thus, this makes a great contribution to the Kagan’s historical
gem.
 As shown in this photo, the people of Pantukan, as one of the early settlers of
Pantukan, used to hunt their food at pangampan. It became their hunting
ground during those times. The Kagan were likewise known for their
greatness in hunting. They used to hunt for food enough for the whole
family and even for the whole tribe.

6.  The ancient hunting area of the Kagan tribe located at Barangay Matiao,
Pantukan, Compostela Valley Province. Photo was by the TWG Members
of Kagan Tribes CADT Application together with Ms. Myrna E. Orit, TAA-I
of NCIP Compostela Valley Provincial Office.