Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Time Periods
Paleolithic
Mesolithic
Neolithic
Chalcolithic
Bronze Age
Iron Age
Classical Period
Post-Classical Period
Early Modern Period
Industrial Period
Contemporary Period
Location
About
Old Kiyyangan Village (OKV) is a significant archaeological site located in the Lazo highlands of the Ifugao province in the Philippines. This site is notable for its association with the Ifugao people, an indigenous group renowned for their rice cultivation and distinctive terraced agriculture. The village showcases a complex social structure influenced by agriculture, with social status linked to the accumulation of beads and burial practices. The site contains terraces and graves, indicating sophisticated agricultural and funerary practices. The Ifugao's cultural resilience is evident in their continued economic and social development despite Spanish colonization in the 19th century. OKV remains a vital location for understanding the rich history and culture of the Ifugao people, contributing to broader knowledge of indigenous societies in Southeast Asia.
Gallery
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Archaeological Features
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Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Agricultural and Land Use Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Historical Timeline
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