Banaue Rice Terraces

Banaue Rice Terraces
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The picture in this post shows a cascading terraces of cleverly irrigated rice fields in the mountains of  north central Luzon,Philippines.People know this by the name "Banaue Rice Terraces. These rice terraces were created more than 2000 years ago by indigenous aborigines called Ifugao people. Some of these terraces were designated "UNESCO world heritage sites.Because of the marvellous craftsmanship people don't hesitate to call it the Eighth wander of the world.
These terraces are situated in the cordilleras of Luzon island. That is about 220 miles off the capital Manila. The indigenous people of the area began building the terraces in the 1st century CE when there was no machinery or technology. These terraces are totally handmade by these people.
By the early 21st century, however, the number of Ifugao in the area had greatly diminished as many migrated to more urban centres. As a result, a significant portion of the terraces began to deteriorate. Six years after sections were designated a World Heritage site in 1995, the terraces were added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage in Danger. In addition to neglect, officials raised concerns about unregulated development in the area and the lack of strong management. Major restoration and conservation efforts were subsequently undertaken, and in 2012 the terraces were removed from the list. During this time officials also began promoting sustainable tourism, as the terraces became an increasingly popular attraction, especially those in the village of Batad.