The site is a draw for history buffs, archaeologists, and tourists.
The megalithic building itself is a large building made of large stones of a certain shape, built by the first humans in prehistoric times. Bori Kalimburan Megalithic Site is located in Sesean Village, Sesean Suloara District, North Toraja.
This site is called Buntu Pisan in the local Tongkonan language. Tongkonan Buntu Pisan comes from the Toraja language, meaning tongkon or traditional house and Buntu Pisan means flat and fertile land that can be used as a field.
The Kalimburan Bori megalithic site is one of the three megalithic sites in northern Toraja.
The three locations are Buntu Pune, Buntu Kabobong, and Kalimburan Bori. But out of the three, Kalimburan Bori is the most famous and most visited tourist attraction.
Around the Kalimburan Bori megalithic site, there are six wooden stumps that are thatched with palm fiber.
This Tongkonan building can be used as a tourist stopover.
In addition to the Tongkonan, there is also a megalithic building called Wajo. Wajo is a simpler form of megalithic building because it consists of a large stone with a distinctive shape.
Usually this stone is carved in the shape of a human head or face.
Kamba is a type of megalithic building made of large rectangular stones. Meanwhile, Loka Bola is a stone structure used by the Toraja tribe as a place of worship.
The eight rock formations in this rounded square represent the eight cardinal directions. Patane is a kind of megalithic building made of large stones that serves as a resting place for community leaders.
Each patane is usually unique in shape and decorated with intricate carvings. According to archaeologists, the Kalimburan Bori megalithic site was built around four thousand years ago by prehistoric humans who lived in the area.
This is evidenced by the discovery of large rocks with unique shapes and megaliths that cannot be done with current technology.
Currently, the Kalimburan Bori site is used as a historical tourist spot to introduce the Toraja culture to the international community.
The Kalimburan Bori megalithic site is also the place to perform traditional Toraja ceremonies such as Ma'badong and Rapang Bahagia.
Ma'badong itself is a tradition of the Toraja people to commemorate the spirits of their ancestors through various offerings such as pork and chicken. For its part, Rapang Felicidad is a tradition of the Toraja people where social relations are encouraged through the production and celebration of local Toraja liquor or brandy.
When carrying out traditional ceremonies, the Toraja people need the understanding and support of tourists to respect their culture and traditions. Tourists are also expected to maintain harmony and peace around the Kalimburan Bori megalithic site. Apart from the cultural and historical aspects, the Kalimburan Bori megalithic site offers beautiful natural scenery and spoils the sight.
The enchanting natural beauty of Toraja fascinates the tourists who visit this place. In general, the Bori Kalimburan megalithic site is a tourist spot that provides enlightenment and valuable experience for tourists.
Visitors can enjoy the cultural beauty and the extraordinary natural beauty of Toraja in the same place.
Therefore, it is not surprising that this place has become one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Toraja, which is still visited by many tourists from abroad.
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