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MINAHASA HIGHLANDS
Japanese Cave
These caves were built by the Japanese during the World
War II mainly used as a storage for supplies. You can
visit the caves while driving along the road between
Kiawa and Kawangkoan, two scenic countryside villages.
Watu Pinawetengan ( A megalithic
stone )
A megalithic stone of the ancestors of Minahasa, its
surface is covered with crude, mysterious live drawings
and scripts which have never been deciphered. According
to Minahasa history, this is the place where the ancestors
first divided up the land among the people (Watu Pinabetengan
means "The stone of discussion about the division").
The ruling was made in order to ensure a peaceful and
harmonious life. Seven divisions were made amongst different
areas of Tombulu, Tonsea, Toulour, Tontemboan, Tonsawang,
Ponosakan and Pasan Ratahan. This is located in Tompaso,
about 45 km from Manado.
Waruga
( Stone Graves )
Waruga
( Stone graves ) 144 beautiful and interesting ancient
"Waruga" stone graves (sarcophagi) of Minahasan ancestors
dated the Megalithic age can be found in Sawangan village,
close to Airmadidi, 24 km from Manado. The small museum
and the local guide explain what has been found in the
tombs.
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