History of a tribe can be traced by inscription written by the ancestor. Most of this inscription were written in tablet of stones preserved the in caves or buried underground. Some of the inscriptions have existed since the age of stone, as far as megalith era.
In Minahasa, North Sulawesi there is a cultural site called Watu Pinawetengan. People can find a big stone with scratches. Many people, local and historians, believe that this stone has existed very long time and has become a silent witness of many past events.
Watu Pinawetengan (meaning Dividing Stone) is situated on a hillside of Pinabetengan, a village in Tompaso. Around 1000 BC the first reunion of Minahasan people, descendant of Toar and Lumimuut. Why was it called Dividing Stone, simply because on this stone, the forefathers of Minahasa people divide the land into region of sub-ethnic group. This stone area was also a place for them to have discussions over very important matters as well as the problems among them.
On the stone, we can find scratches of many figures. These figures were believed to be the result of discussions among the sub-ethnic groups. There were some figures of human being, male and female organs, images of leaves and unsymmetrical lines without any significant meaning. Local people believe the form of the stone looks like bowing person as if worshiping God. Also, it has the whole Minahasa land like what you found in the map. The archeologist said this stone had been used by the forefather to discuss.
Watu Pinawetengan (meaning Dividing Stone) is situated on a hillside of Pinabetengan, a village in Tompaso. Around 1000 BC the first reunion of Minahasan people, descendant of Toar and Lumimuut. Why was it called Dividing Stone, simply because on this stone, the forefathers of Minahasa people divide the land into region of sub-ethnic group. This stone area was also a place for them to have discussions over very important matters as well as the problems among them.
On the stone, we can find scratches of many figures. These figures were believed to be the result of discussions among the sub-ethnic groups. There were some figures of human being, male and female organs, images of leaves and unsymmetrical lines without any significant meaning. Local people believe the form of the stone looks like bowing person as if worshiping God. Also, it has the whole Minahasa land like what you found in the map. The archeologist said this stone had been used by the forefather to discuss.
TOUR PACKAGE TO VISIT WATU PINAWETENGAN
Since this place is on the hill side, there is nice view to the village beneath. The air is also cool. It is very nice spot for photo hunting. Only there is no facility for hangout. Such as coffee or tea house. The nature, however, is beautiful.
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