Unsolved:Batu Batikam
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Batikam Stone is a historical heritage object in Jorong Dusun Tuo, Nagari Limo Kaum, Tanah Datar Regency, Sumatra in Indonesia.[1] Translated from Indonesian, Batu Batikam means the stone being stabbed.
According to legend, the hole in the stone was created when the stone was stabbed by Datuk Parpatih Nan Sabatang.[2] The largest stone of this culture, Batikam Stone is 1.8 meters. It was previously used as a "medan nan bapaneh" or the place where the leader makes decisions. The formation of the stones around Batikam stone resemble a square of chairs with their backs turned. In the middle, there is the Batikam stone of Andes rocks[clarification needed]. The stones are roughly 55 x 20 x 40 centimeters, with an appearance resembling a triangle.[3] The Batikam stone acts as a piece of evidence for the existence of a Minangkabau kingdom in the Neolithic era.[4] Batikam stone is a pierced stone which symbolizes the importance of peace and discussion in Minangkabau society.[5]
See also
- List of individual rocks
References
- ↑ Haluan. "Batu Batikam Lambang Perdamaian" (in id). http://www.harianhaluan.com/index.php/lancong/12233-batu-batikam-lambang-perdamaian-.
- ↑ Antara SumBar. "Batu Batikam" (in id). http://www.antarasumbar.com/index.php?sumbar=wisata&d=9&id=147.
- ↑ Padang Today. "Situs Batu Batikam" (in id). http://padangtoday.com/today/detail/57618.
- ↑ EO Community. "Situs Sejarah Batu Batikam" (in id). http://www.eocommunity.com/SITUS-SEJARAH-BATU-BATIKAM.
- ↑ Pelangi Holiday. "Batu Batikam Lokasi Wisata Bersejarah" (in id). http://www.pelangiholiday.com/2013/09/batu-batikam-lokasi-wisata-bersejarah.html.
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