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Cliff Burials of Ancient China
The ancient funeral custom calls to mind a modern perspective on grief and loss.
These magnificent hanging coffins or “cliff burials” are an ancient custom most widely practiced by the Bo people of southern China. The caskets are carved from a single whole piece of wood and either placed in small caves on the … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Bo people, Cambodia, China, cliff burials, Funeral customs, hanging coffins
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