8. Toraja
Perched on the precipices of towering limestone cliffs, Toraja's cliff graves are a tribute to the community's deeply rooted beliefs in the afterlife. These graves, often carved into the rock or housed in wooden coffins suspended from cliff faces, create an otherworldly tableau against the lush backdrop of the Torajan highlands.
The choice of cliff graves is laden with symbolism. Torajans believe that placing the deceased in elevated positions aids their journey to Puya, the land of souls. The cliffs are seen as a direct passage to the heavens, creating a spiritual bridge between the earthly realm and the afterlife.