Waruga

from minahasa

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noun
Locus
From minahasa

Definition

A stone grave typical of Minahasa in North Sulawesi

Etymology

Derived from the Tombulu (Minahasa) words 'wale' (house) and 'ruga' (body). Literally meaning 'house of the body', it refers to the ancient stone sarcophagi used by the Minahasan people since the megalithic era.

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