Dr. Alfredo Esguerra Evangelista was recognized for his important contributions in the field of anthropology. He became one of the pioneers and director of National Museum of the Philippines. In the development generation of field archeology, Dr. Evangelista discovered several cultural artifacts which are now considered as landmarks of the Philippine history. He found the earliest primary burial sites in the country, approximately 5,580 years old, in Duyong Cave, Palawan and the Laguna Copper Plate, the earliest-known legal document in the country. These are considered as important breakthroughs of Philippine history. He also recovered two pieces of the only existing prehistoric cloth from boat burial coffins on Banton Island in the Philippines. They are currently considered as part of the National Cultural Treasures.
Sex: Male
Education:
- University of East, A.B, 1954
- University of Chicago, M.A, 1959
Field of Specialization:
Archeology
Researches:
Evangelista, A.E., (1957 Ja ) The Bato caves, Sorsogon Province
Journal of East Asiatic Studies Volume 6(1):
Evangelista, A.E., (1957 Ja ) The Cave archeology of Cagraray Island, Albay Province, Philippines
Journal of the East Asiatic Studies Volume 6(1):
Evangelista, A.E., (1957 D 2 ) Restoration job at the National Museum is one big jigsaw puzzle
Manila Times Daily Magazine
Evangelista, A.E., (1960) Philippines field work and research, Asian Perspectives
Bulletin of the Far Eastern Prehistory Asociation Volume 4(1-2):
Evangelista, A.E., (1960 O 29) Ancient Burial customs among Filipinos
Saturday Parade ( Magazine of the Evening News) Volume 1(16):
Evangelista, A.E., (1961 ) Latest Clues to our forgotten past
Chronicle Yearbook
Evangelista, A.E., (1961) Philippines archaelogical work and research
Asian Prespectives, Bulletin of the Far Eastern Prehistory Association Volume 5-1(1):
Evangelista, A.E., (1961 Ap 16 ) Digging up history: recent archaeological surveys in Marinduque and Zambales bare data on Philippine past
Sunday Times Magazine Volume 16(36):
Evangelista, A.E., (1961 Jl - S) Our oceania neighbors
Philippines Quaterly Volume 2(3):
Evangelista, A.E., (1962 Ap 15) Penitencia: the ritual and motivation in flagellation
Sunday Times Magazine Volume 17(36);
Evangelista, A.E., (1962 S) Philippine Archaeological up to 1950
Science Review Volume 3(9):