Indigenous Archaeology in the Philippines: Decolonizing Ifugao History.

The article reviews *Indigenous Archaeology in the Philippines: Decolonizing Ifugao History*, which critically examines the history and archaeology of the Ifugao wet-rice terraces in northern Luzon. Challenging the long-held belief that the terraces are 2,000 years old, the authors argue they developed as a form of cultural resistance and adaptation to Spanish colonization beginning in the late 16th century. The book emphasizes community-engaged archaeology, integrating oral histories and local perspectives to reinterpret Ifugao heritage beyond colonial narratives. It also addresses the impact of centralized Philippine education on indigenous identity and highlights efforts by the Ifugao community to reclaim and present their history through culturally informed educational initiatives. The work offers methodological insights relevant to Indigenous archaeology and heritage representation in other postcolonial contexts. [Extracted from the article]