Nias

Stage Stone

amazing art from stones

A long time ago Nias Island possessed a prehistoric megalithic culture, also known as the stone ages, where the people lived with guidance from stone figures.

Their social statues are measured by placing big stone figurines within the compound of their homes. Interestingly, their megalithic background is known to be the oldest form of culture in Indonesia as published by Rumbi Mulia, an Indonesian archeologist in his book.

Remains of the historic figures still stand in the distric of Gomo. However, these figures are in dire conditions as no form of conservation or preservation have been given; some stones have even been stolen, especially from the province of Gomo.

If you want to see by yourself, the Nias megalithic stones that are listed as the oldest megalithic in Indonesia, Gomo district is the place. It is a 101 km drive from Gunungsitoli city to Gomo and 56 km from Teluk Dalam. From Orahili to Tundrumbaho is about 4 km, but enjoy a 700 m hiking to reach the intended destination. Through your journey there, you can also visit many traditional houses at that area and learn more about the local's way of life in this beautiful panoramic islands.

“Feta Batu” made from the stones from prehistoric ages. Currently, the instrument Feta Batu is owned by traditional musician Hikayat Mana-er who resides in the village of Bawömataluo.

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