Waruga

South Sudan

Waruga (also known as Tontemboan, warugha, or baruga) refers to a type of traditional sarcophagus or above-ground tomb. These structures are primarily associated with the Minahasan people of North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

The tombs are constructed from stone and feature a distinct architectural design consisting of a ridged upper portion and a box-shaped lower section. While the provided subject description mentions a city in South Sudan, the primary historical and cultural definition of Waruga pertains to these funerary monuments in Indonesia.

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