Of all areas in the Philippines reported to have archaeological sites, Mindanao is the least explored and investigated. Although there were sporadic explorations and surveys conducted in and around Davao, Zamboanga and Sulu, and Cotabato, no proper investigation has ever been done in Northern Mindanao until the discovery of the sites in Butuan a year ago. The paper presents the findings on the burial sites in Butuan City based on the archaeological materials accidentally uncovered in the latter part of 1974 when the Butuan City Engineering project was constructing esteros or canals to provide drainage for the stagnant waters that had accumulated in the lower-elevated grounds during rainy season. Wooden coffins in deteriorating condition, together with associated burial items, were brought out by the workers. This discovery was reported to Father Francisco Demetrio of Xavier University who requested the writer to see and verify the finds. Two sites were excavated simultaneously - Navarra site and Punta s