The Uniqueness of Male Genital Stone Tourism in Raja Ampat

 The Uniqueness of Male Genital Stone Tourism in Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat Papua tourist attractions are well known to foreign countries. The natural beauty and cultural richness of the local population is an attraction for domestic and foreign tourists. Raja Ampat Regency, Papua has several interesting tourist attractions to visit because of its unique shape. Its name is male genital stone.

Located in Lopinthol Village in Raja Ampat Regency, Teluk Mayalibit District. According to a resident of the Papuan village of Raja Ampat Ropintol, the two stones shaped like male genitals have been around for a long time and there is no clear explanation of their origin

However, it is believed that the stone can provide offspring for those who have not had children. Tip, touch the stone, then place the coin at the end of the stone. The two stones are stalactites that resemble male genitalia from Mayalibit Bay karst rocks. Each of these stones is 3 m long and 40 cm in diameter. Hari Suroto said that this male genital stone is a relic of megalithic tradition and is associated with belief in supernatural powers. Natural stone is very sacred and is believed to have several powers.