Wae Rebo Traditional Village - Photo Gallery
Mbaru Niang Cone Houses in the Manggarai Highlands
Wae Rebo is a remote traditional village in the mountains of western Flores. Located high in the Manggarai Highlands and accessible only by a three-hour hike from Denge village, the settlement remains one of the most distinctive cultural landscapes in Indonesia.
The village is known for its extraordinary Mbaru Niang houses, tall conical structures built from wood, bamboo and palm-fibre thatch. Arranged around a central ceremonial courtyard, these houses represent one of the most remarkable examples of traditional architecture in eastern Indonesia.
