The Banaue Rice Terraces are sometimes called the ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’. Perched 1,500 metres up on the side of the Cordillera mountains in Ifugao, Philippines, the network of fields is as old ...

For 2,000 years the mountains of Ifugao province in the Philippines have been carefully cultivated with a seemingly endless series of terraced fields that climb thousands of feet. The Ifugao Rice ...

For 2,000 years, the high rice fields of the Ifugao have followed the contours of the mountains. The fruit of knowledge handed down from one generation to the next, and the expression of sacred ...

Asia, as a whole, offers an endless list of iconic sights and experiences anyone wishing to visit will likely want to tick off their bucket list. From incredible temples to a vast and varied array of ...

“Truly, the rice terraces, our enduring symbol of heritage and resilience, have stood as silent sentinels through the annals of time, witnessing the vicissitudes of history and the birth and death of ...

The terraces were built by communities who responded to political and economic change with innovation and resolve. This is a story that should be front and center in our national narrative. A trowel ( ...

Hand-carved in the hillsides some 500 years ago, the scenic rice terraces of the Philippines’ Ifugao province are recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, and are a major draw for domestic and ...

Even as we rely on farmers to preserve a world-renowned cultural landscape, we offer them little support, recognition, or reward A trowel (/ˈtraʊ.əl/), in the hands of an archaeologist, is like a ...

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