00:00Exploring Batu Ejaya, an ancient cave in Bantaeng
00:09Bantaeng Regency in South Sulawesi has a variety of charming and interesting tourist attractions.
00:15One of them is Batu Ejaya, an ancient cave located in Bisapu District.
00:21In the local language, Batu Ejaya Cave means Red Stone Cave.
00:26The name is related to the cave which is surrounded by red rocks.
00:32In 1937, Van Steen Kellenfels, a scientist from the Netherlands, conducted archaeological excavations at Batu Ejaya Cave.
00:41He found chalcedony stone tools in the form of flakes used as sharpeners and arrowheads.
00:49Local people believe that Batu Ejaya Cave was once the first home of the Bantaeng people in ancient times.
00:57This is because there are human palms in this cave.
01:02Another attraction of this cave is when you are at the top,
01:06Visitors can see the entire city of Bantaeng from a distance with very beautiful and interesting views.
01:13Not only local tourists, Batu Ejaya Cave is also often visited by foreign tourists.
01:19who are curious about the beauty of the cave which is about 16 km from the center of Bantaeng city.
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