Tamkesi Village

Tamkesi Village is a traditional hilltop village located in Tautpah, Biboki Selatan District, North Central Timor Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. It was the historic fortified center of the Biboki Kingdom and remains inhabited by descendants of the kingdom. The village is notable for its cluster of traditional Ume Kbubu beehive houses, sacred stone structures, and preserved Atoin Meto customs on an isolated rocky hilltop.

Visitors can expect a small fortified hilltop settlement accessed by a steep climb on stone steps. The village consists of traditional thatched Ume Kbubu houses with distinctive beehive roofs clustered around stone altars and open courtyards, surrounded by dry savanna and hills. Visitors can walk through the compact village, observe traditional architecture, meet residents, and enjoy panoramic views of the Biboki area. A local guide typically accompanies visitors to explain customs and history.