The traditional burial site of Suaya, where coffins are placed in caves carved into the cliff, guarded by balconies of effigies

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The traditional burial site of Suaya, where coffins are placed in caves carved into the cliff, guarded by balconies of effigies of the dead persons ("tau tau" in local language). Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

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