Saturday, July 19, 2008

Ambarita Photo Album

Restored Toba Batak houses in Ambarita. Unfortunately the roofing does not match the architecture.
Restored Toba Batak houses in Ambarita. Unfortunately the roofing does not match the architecture.


A closer view of the tribal houses reveal intricate carvings.
A closer view of the tribal houses reveal intricate carvings.


Victims awaiting their fate is imprisoned behind the wooden bars below this house.
Victims awaiting their fate is imprisoned behind the wooden bars below this house.


This is either the tomb or monument to the Siallagan kings.  It is at the entrance to the tribal village.  Unfortunately I cannot determine it for sure.
This is either the tomb or monument to the Siallagan kings. It is at the entrance to the tribal village. Unfortunately I cannot determine it for sure.


This is another monument, or perhaps tomb, to Laga Siallagan, the first ruler of Ambarita.
This is another monument, or perhaps tomb, to Laga Siallagan, the first ruler of Ambarita.


With the help of a volunteer, our guide demonstrated how a victim is disemboweled.
With the help of a volunteer, our guide demonstrated how a victim is disemboweled.


And here, he showed where a victim is beheaded.
And here, he showed where a victim is beheaded.


Tim standing at the stone passageway into the tribal village.  Entrances are kept narrow to thwart intrusions.
Tim standing at the stone passageway into the tribal village. Entrances are kept narrow to thwart intrusions.


Tim and members of AsiaExplorers at the Ambarita stone chairs.

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