Friday, January 16, 2009

Ifugao Rice Terraces Luzon Philippines



The sprawling rice terraces are located more than 1,500 meters above sea level and are thousands of years old.Carved out of the mountainside with nothing more than rudimentary tools and their bare hands these breathtaking rice terraces are a marvel of engineering and a testament to the Ifugo people's hardy nature.In 1996 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and visitors still flock to this fairly remote area to witness this magnificent sight

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