About Damang Batu Longhouse
Damang Batu Longhouse is a traditional Dayak Ngaju communal longhouse (Rumah Betang) located in Tumbang Anoi Village, Kahayan Hulu Utara, Gunung Mas Regency, Central Kalimantan. It is notable as the site of the historic Tumbang Anoi Peace Meeting in 1894, which united Dayak tribes. The reconstructed wooden longhouse is designated as a cultural heritage site and serves as a museum and cultural landmark representing Dayak architecture and history.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large traditional wooden longhouse built on stilts in the Dayak Betang style, set in the village of Tumbang Anoi along the upper Kahayan River surrounded by forest. Inside, visitors can see the long communal hall, traditional wooden structure, historical displays, photographs and artifacts related to the 1894 peace meeting and Dayak Ngaju culture. The site is open for sightseeing, photography and guided cultural interpretation.
Key highlights
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Historic site of the 1894 Tumbang Anoi Peace Meeting that ended inter-tribal conflicts among Dayak groups
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Authentic Dayak Ngaju Rumah Betang architecture - long wooden stilt house with communal hall
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Designated cultural heritage site of Central Kalimantan
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Cultural exhibits and artifacts related to Dayak traditions and history