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Skulls in 700 year old burial cave at Lombok Parinding, north of Rantepao, Lombok Parinding, Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
Filename: 83-13310.jpg
Size: 6240 x 4160 (8.7MB)
Date: 20th December 2021
Source: WorldInPrint
Credit: Robert Francis/robertharding
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 1
Source: www.robertharding.com
Country: Indonesia
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Skulls in 700 year old burial cave at Lombok Parinding, north of Rantepao, Lombok Parinding, Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
Robert Harding Picture Library provides high quality travel, nature, wildlife & environmental photos
Media ID 24892764
© Robert Francis
Burial Ground Burial Grounds Cave Caves Cemeteries Cemetery Coffin Death Graveyard Graveyards Grief Human Bone Human Skull Indonesia Lombok Memory Rantepao South Sulawesi Toraja
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the eerie beauty of a 700-year-old burial cave at Lombok Parinding, located north of Rantepao in Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The image showcases a haunting display of skulls and human bones that serve as a poignant reminder of the passage of time and the inevitability of death. The photograph's horizontal composition allows for an immersive experience, drawing viewers into this ancient burial site. The vibrant colors accentuate the natural rock formations surrounding the cave, creating a striking contrast against the somber subject matter. With no people present in the frame, this image invites contemplation and reflection on themes such as memory and grief. It transports us to Southeast Asia's rich cultural heritage while highlighting its unique practices surrounding death and remembrance. As we gaze upon these solemn relics within their final resting place, we are reminded of our own mortality and encouraged to appreciate life's fleeting moments. This photograph serves as both a travel destination inspiration for adventurous souls seeking to explore lesser-known corners of Indonesia and as a thought-provoking piece that sparks conversations about life's impermanence. Rob Francis skillfully captures not only an archaeological marvel but also evokes emotions through his lens. His work reminds us that even in death there is beauty to be found amidst sorrowful landscapes.
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