Londa is a traditional burial site located in the Toraja region of Sulawesi, Indonesia.

More photos of the Londa Cave burial site.

It is a natural cave that has been used for burials for centuries by the local Toraja people. The cave is located in a limestone cliff face and is accessed through a narrow entrance that leads into a large chamber.

Inside the cave, there are several wooden coffins and sarcophagi placed on shelves or hung from the cave walls. These coffins are decorated with carvings and colorful textiles. It is believed that the placement of the coffins in the cave helps to protect the spirits of the deceased and allows them to be closer to the natural world.

In addition to the coffins, there are also a number of tau-tau statues located at the entrance of the cave. These are wooden effigies of deceased family members, and are created to serve as a physical representation of the deceased person's spirit. The tau-tau are typically carved in the likeness of the deceased, and are dressed in traditional Torajan clothing.

See more info and photos of Toraja burial sites in the Toraja burial sites photo album.

See more information about the Toraja People in the Tana Toraja photo album.