Hanging Coffins of Sagada – Sagada, Philippines
The Hanging Coffins of Sagada are just a few of the cliffside burials found around the world. The tombs reportedly follow an ancient funeral custom that entombs the deceased in coffins attached to rock faces or within caves in the face of cliffs. Ancient literature from the Tang Dynasty suggests the coffins’ placements corresponded with status, while others say the placements prevented animals from reaching the bodies and did not take up valuable farm space for burials, according to CNN.