Austronesian Migration Essay

SynopsisAustronesia, in historical terms, refers to the homeland of the peoples who speak Austronesian languages, including Malay, Filipino, Indonesian, Maori, Malagasy, native Hawaiian, the Fijian language and around a thousand otherwise languages. The Austronesian homeland is thought by linguists to have been prehistoric Taiwan. recapResearchers believed that our Ancestors came from Southern China and traveled through Taiwan and arrive in Batanes, a northernmost province in the Philippines. They Inhabited the Area for everyplace a Thousand Years. After a thousand years they travelled to south and arrived at Madagascar and also travelled east and arrived at east wind Island in South America. These travelers are called Austronesian Speaking population which heart speakers from the South eastern hemisphere Asian countries like Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and many more. Austronesian People are also Great Seafarers. They build and use Canoes for travelling the escaped seas. T hey also developed the Technology to navigate and cross the Open seas.historians believed that the Early Filipinos apply Outrigger canoes and sails for very blown-up explorations. And they conclude that our Ancestors doesnt cross land bridges from Brunei instead they used boats for Transportation. It is believed that Austronesians greatly contribute in the creation of different South East Asian languages an. These discoveries are proved by Relics and Artifacts found in the annex countries. Like Burial Jars ( Manunggul Jar ), Talismans, Jewelries ( Lingling-o ) and Tools/Ornaments. Since the Ancient times, Trades are present in the Philippines. Our Ancestors are trading Ornaments and goods for Minerals, Porcelain items, Jewelries, Accessories etc.This proves that our Ancestors played an important role in the Growth of theCulture and Languages in the whole world.