Lemo
Toraja's most famous rock-cut tombs. Square burial chambers are carved into an entire cliff face, and tau-tau effigies on the balconies look out over the rice fields.
Lemo lies between Rantepao and Makale, about 11 km from Rantepao. Noble burial chambers are carved directly into a huge rock face, and a single chamber can hold an entire family. On the balconies outside the openings stand tau-tau effigies dressed in clothing, said to guard the rice fields and the descendants. In front of the cliff are terraced rice fields. The cliff face is best photographed between 9 and 10 a.m., when the sun shines directly on it. Entry costs about IDR 20,000, and nearby workshops where effigies are carved can be visited.
Opening hours
About 07:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tilangnga' Natural Pool
- Londa Burial Caves
- Buntu Burake (Statue of Jesus)
- Tampang Allo
- Ke'te' Kesu'
- Kambira Baby Graves
- Suaya Royal Graves
- Rantepao