A final resting place is given to deceased people in this rock wall and new resting places are still being made. At this spot, you can also see the Tau-Tau. In the Torajan culture, Tau-tau is an effigy that represents the person who has passed away. Carved from wood or bamboo, Tau-tau statues are usually found near where the body of the deceased has been laid to rest. Believed to have originated in the 19th century, these effigies were once produced only for aristocrats and the wealthy to reflect status and opulence. As a representation of the deceased, Tau-tau are also regarded as guardians of the tomb as well as protectors of the living. In so doing, they preserve the link between the dead and the living.

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January 12, 2025

The Tomb of the Kings is a vault in the rock to place the bodies of the most noble locals, whether Christian or Muslim.

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