One of Bali’s indigenous Aga villages that was in existence prior to the Majapahit Empire that brought Hinduism to Bali and that still practices many ancient traditions, the most significant of which of which were their burial rites.  Rather than cremating their dead in ngaben ceremonies like the rest of Bali, this village of 6000 used to simply lay their dead out on the ground with simple offering. This has changed since 1961, but the villagers of today are charged with the custody of 17 megalithic artifacts that are housed in the 20 village temples. They are also charged with the preservation of several sacred dances such as the Rejang Sembiran, Baris Dadap, Baris Presi and Baris Jojor that are only performed on specific auspicious days.  The famous Balinese musical instrument, the gamelan, is made here.

The village is unique because it is between the sea to the north and the mountains to the south. Therefore it seems as if the hills are guarding the houses below. Some archaeologists have also found some ancient human fossils here.