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Trường An, Huế, Vietnam Vietnamese folk religion
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Sacred Heritage SiteIndigenous ancestral tradition
Lemo Rock Burial Site
Lemo · Lemo Cliff Graves · Lemo Toraja
Toraja cliff tombs with carved niches and tau-tau funerary figures, a major destination for ancestral heritage tourism.
Sacred Place Overview
About Lemo Rock Burial Site
Identity, documented context and sacred significance.
Lemo Rock Burial Site is located in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is toraja cliff tombs with carved niches and tau-tau funerary figures, a major destination for ancestral heritage tourism.
Sacred Place at a Glance
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Place TypeSacred Heritage Site
Religious TraditionIndigenous ancestral tradition
LocationLemo, Makale Utara, Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia
CountryIndonesia
HeritageToraja ancestral funerary heritage
Faith, Tradition & Sacred Association
Religious tradition, dedication and sacred associations connected with this place.
Religious TraditionIndigenous ancestral tradition
History & Sacred Tradition
Documented history, sacred narrative and editorial synthesis are kept visibly separate.
Sacred Tradition
The cliff graves and effigies are expressions of Toraja beliefs and traditions concerning ancestors and death.
Architecture & Sacred Complex
Toraja ancestral funerary heritage
Entry & Visitor Rules
Practical access information and visitor guidance for this Sacred Place.
Restricted areas / visitor rulesRespect ancestral tombs and tau-tau figures; follow posted instructions and local guidance.
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Information Status
- Status
- Unverified
- Last checked
- October 15, 2026
- Primary source
- Indonesia Ministry of Tourism – Indonesia Travel