Cave Burial Tradition: Preliminary Study on Caves in East Kalimantan

by Bambang Sugiyanto

Abstract

Caves utilization has continuously been performed eversince prehistoric up through the historic period hitherto survived by several indigenous people that inhabit the east regions of Kalimantan. The use of caves does not merely indicate dwelling activity, but burial as well. Particular uses of caves as burial chambers, whether with or without containers, must have certain purpose to their direct community. Further illustration will explain motivations in choosing caves as burial sites including their burial forms and classifications.

(Source: Naditira Widya Number 7, November 2001:79-89; ISSN 1410-0932)