Lake Toba Mysterious Sites

The area surrounding Lake Toba in Parapat and Samosir is rich in historical sites and ancient artifacts from ancient times. Among these historical sites, there are some that still hold unsolved mysteries.

This is the Mystery that has not been revealed in Lake Toba, Indonesia

Pagarbatu Megalithic Site

One such site is located at the intersection of Lottung and Simanindo districts in Samosir, specifically on a hill above the pier. This Megalithic site, known as Pagarbatu Megalithic Site, was once a village settlement in the past.

It contains several stones, including a large stone used for rice grinding, a stone slab for skulls, and a cave used for hiding. On another side, there is a meeting room carved into the rocks with four faces on each side. Even the local residents do not know the meaning behind these faces on the rocks.

In the 1800s, this place was a village during the Dutch colonial era. Surrounding the village, there was a stone fortress that stood nearly 15 meters high. Today, this place has become a tourist attraction, yet the meaning of the facial carvings on the rocks remains a mystery.

The face is visible on Samosir Island

Beyond the beauty of Lake Toba, the charm of Samosir Island, and its cultural richness, there are also natural mysteries yet to be unraveled.

One of these locations is found when crossing Lake Toba towards Tomok and the three kings. Less than halfway to Tomok, observe the view on the left, where a face is visible on Samosir Island.

The face appears to be cynical and angry, as if conveying a message to the Toba community not to damage the environment and pollute Lake Toba.

To witness it, return from Tomok via the route to Ajibata or from Tomok to the three kings. Its exact location is in the Uttamo Tum mountain area on Samosir Island.

Batu lobang

When hearing the name "Batu Lobang," one might think of the Batu Lobang located on the Tarutung Sibolga Road. However, there is also a similar Batu Lobang in Parapat, in the Lake Toba region, precisely in Huta Sibaganding, not far from the Twin Bridges.

This hole was created during the Dutch colonial period, yet its purpose remains a mystery. Until now, the neglected state of Batu Lobang in Parapat is concerning, as the road leading to the site is dirty and difficult to pass.

Lake Sidihoni and Lake Aek Natonang

For those unaware, there are lakes within Lake Toba, precisely on Samosir Island. There are two lakes on Samosir Island: Lake Sidihoni and Lake Aek Natonang. The mystery lies within Lake Sidihoni, where the color of the lake can change when significant events occur in Indonesia.

Moreover, if the water level drastically recedes, it indicates an event in Indonesia. According to local residents, the lake turned red during the 1965 G30S PKI incident and when President Soeharto resigned in 1998.

In 2004, a peculiar event occurred at the lake when a hole the size of a door suddenly appeared, causing a drastic drop in water level. Shortly after, in December 2004, the Aceh tsunami occurred. Another anomaly is that the water recedes during the rainy season and becomes abundant during the dry season.

The Sacred Cave

There is a shrine near the lake with a triangular stone table and red, white, and black flags. This place holds a sacred meaning for some people who believe in its sanctity.

According to the guide there, the Sacred Cave was formed when Oppung na Martua Pusuk Buhit or Siraja Batak arrived there. It used to be a water area in the shape of a boat. Oppung na Martua prayed to Opung Mulajadi Nabolon, and suddenly a cave formed which drained water which is believed to flow to Batu Sawan.

The cave looked small and contained small corridors. This cave remains a mystery as there is no evidence to prove that it was connected to the next cave or how it appeared. At the entrance to the cave there is a ladder indicating that humans may have created it.

The appearance of this rock formation

There are various speculations about the appearance of this rock formation, which is located by the roadside. It is often overlooked if one is not observant. Remarkably, this rock can release gusts of wind and also suck in the air. If we place a tissue or a lightweight object in front of the hole, the rock will blow air, but if we hold a cigarette in front of it, the rock will suck it in.

Some claim that this hole reaches the bottom of Lake Toba, while others say that it was once a meeting place for Batak kings and queens, with water flowing inside it until today. The origin of this rock formation remains a mystery.

These are some of the historical sites on Samosir Island, Indonesia, which still hold mysteries. Stay tuned for our future articles as we explore other mysterious places that contain many unresolved peculiarities.

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