Jul 6, 2010

Philippines. Rice Terraces

Date of Inscription: 1995
Criteria: (iii)(iv)(v)
Ifugao Province, Cordillera Region, Luzon Island
N16 56 2.004 E121 8 12.012
Ref: 722

Inscription Year on the List of World Heritage in Danger: 2001  

Batad's amphitheater-like terraces was carved by Ifugao's indigenous people more than 2.000 years ago. It is tagged as one of the wonders of the modern world and is a UNESCO WHS. 

http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/722

Thanks to Abby!

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