Rice Terraces in the Philippine Cordilleras - Rice fields that follow the contours of the mountain slopes in Ifugao , Philippines . Fields were created over two thousand years ago. In 1995, they were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List . From 2001 to 2012, the fields were on the list of objects under threat of destruction .
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
| Rice Terraces in the Philippine Cordillera [* 1] | |
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| Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras [* 2] | |
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| A country | Philippines |
| Type of | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, iv, v |
| Link | 722 |
| Region [* 3] | Asia and Oceania |
| Turning on | 1995 (19 session) |
Location
Rice terraces are located on Luzon Island in the northern part of the Philippine Archipelago. They reach a great height above sea level, are built on very steep slopes and precisely follow the natural contours of the slopes. In addition, the terraces are characterized by a well-developed irrigation system.
World Heritage
The World Heritage Site includes five clusters recognized as the most beautiful and well-preserved:
- The terraces of Nadakadan in the municipality of Kiangan are separated by a river;
- Terraces of Anduan (Hungduan);
- The central part of the terraces (Mayoyao) also includes the traditional farm buildings of farmers' bale (houses) and alang (granaries);
- Bangaan Terraces in Banaue Municipality also include a traditional local village;
- The Batad terraces in the Banaue municipality are designed as a semicircular amphitheater with a village at its base.