Evolution & life

Philippine Jade Artifacts

from c. 2,000 BCE to 1,500 BCE

Artifacts made from white and green nephrite, dating as far back as 2000–1500 BC, as well as a "jade culture", said to have existed as evidenced by tens of thousands of exquisitely crafted jade artifacts found at a site in Batangas province. It dates around 2,000 BCE and lasted until around 1,500 BCE (about 500 years).

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