The Magnificent Architecture of Nias

THE Island of Nias, 125 kilometers southwest of the coastal city of Sibolga, is the largest of a chain of islands parallel to the western coast of Sumatra. With its spectacular traditional houses, archeologically distinctive stone altars and furniture, and complex religious rites, this fascinating island offers a journey into the past.

A subdistrict of North Sumatra province, located just north of the equator, this ancient land was isolated for

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