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There have been some such traditions in different countries of the world at different times, which even today give you goosebumps. Today we are going to tell you about one such tradition which was followed hundreds of years ago in three countries of the world. In these countries, after someone’s death, his body was kept in a coffin and hung from the peak of the mountain.
Prevalent in Sagada, Philippines
This strange tradition of cremation of dead bodies was most prevalent in Sagada, Philippines. Here in the Cordillera Central mountains, the bodies were closed in coffins and hung from the peaks of the mountains.
The tradition is about 2000 years old
This tradition of the Philippines is about 2000 years old. Even today, centuries-old coffins are seen hanging from the peaks of the mountain in the Cordillera Central mountains. This tradition was followed by the Igorot people.
Now it is a tourist place
This place may sound and look like a mysterious place from a horror story but now it is a tourist place and people visit it.
Also popular in China and Indonesia
The strange tradition of hanging dead bodies on a mountain after placing them in coffins was also popular in China and Indonesia apart from the Philippines. Such coffins are still seen on the hills along the Yangtze River in China.
The reason behind keeping the dead bodies like this
On looking at these coffins closely, it is known that carvings were done on them before placing the dead bodies in them. The reason behind keeping the dead bodies like this is also very interesting. People believed that keeping the dead bodies at a height would help the soul reach heaven.
Famous all over the world
Due to hanging coffins, these places of China, Philippines and Indonesia became famous all over the world. People come here from far and wide to see them. According to some local beliefs related to these coffins, the dead kept in them used to come out and roam around at night.
