South Sulawesi Province

Historic Sites & Torajan Heritage

Tana Toraja’s heritage is defined by its elaborate funeral rites and distinctive architecture. This collection features the iconic Tongkonan houses of Ke'te Kesu and the unique stone-roofed Papa' Batu Tumakke. Explore ancient burial practices through the cliff-side effigies at Lemo, the cave tombs of Londa, and the sacred baby tree graves in Kambira. The list also highlights megalithic sites like Bori' Kalimbuang and Rante Karassik, alongside the towering Jesus Burake monument, reflecting the region's blend of indigenous Aluk Todolo traditions and Christian faith.

Historic Sites & Torajan Heritage — Map

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Ke'te Kesu

This Tongkonan and Lumbung (rice granary) complex is a very popular destination in Toraja.

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B

Buntu Pune

Located 3 kilometers south of Rantepao lies a complex of traditional Tongkongan called Buntu Pune, complete with seven lumbung (granaries)…

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Kambira baby graves

Kambira contains a large tree that was used for the burial of Torajan babies according to the religion of Aluk Todolo.

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Buntu Londa

Londa refers to the cave tombs located in the Kesu' sub-district of Toraja Utara.

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Lemo Burial Site

This burial site is located between Makale and Rantepao and is one of the main attractions in Tana Toraja.

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Lo’ko’ Mata Burial Site

This large boulder dotted with burial chambers across its face is located in Sesean, Toraja Utara.

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Bori' Kalimbuang

This site, also known as Bori' Parinding and Kompleks Megalit Kalimbuang Bori', is located in the Sesean sub-district of Toraja Utara.

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Tampang Allo

This burial site contains suspended coffins, cliff-face burial chambers, as well as a cave where coffins are placed.

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Jesus Burake

Located on top of Buntu Burake (Burake Hill) is a large statue of Jesus overlooking the city of Makale, Tana Toraja.

J

Suaya

This burial site is located in the sub-district of Sangalla', Tana Toraja.

K

Rante Karassik

Rante Karassik is made up of a large grassy field with a number of large menhirs placed within it.

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Papa' Batu Tumakke

This Tongkonan located in the district of Rembon, Tana Toraja, is unique in that it is the only traditional Torajan building still in…

M

Tongkonan Sassa'

Tongkonan Sassa' is an old traditional Torajan buliding located on a mountain peak with beautiful views of Buntu Burake and Gunung Kandora …

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