Moncong Lompobattang
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| Moncong Lompobattang | |
|---|---|
  Moncong Lompobattang Sulawesi, Indonesia | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,874 m (9,429 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 2,857 m (9,373 ft)[1] Ranked 116th |
| Listing | Ultra Ribu |
| Coordinates | 05°20′48″S 119°55′54″E / 5.34667°S 119.93167°E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1840 by James Brooke |
| Easiest route | Long hike |
Moncong Lompobattang is a mountain in Indonesia with an elevation of 2,874 m. Moncong Lompobattang is ranked 116th in the world by topographic prominence.
There is a small antenna compound at the summit of Moncong Lompobattang, along with a triangular pillar and a boulder with the names previous climbers written on it.[2] One kilometre north of the summit lies a slightly lower sub-peak known as Puncak Ko’bang (2,870 m) which is the alleged site of the tomb of a King of Gowa.[2] The two peaks, including the entire mountain and its surrounding area, are considered spiritually significant among local people.[2]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Mountains of the Indonesian Archipelago" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
- ^ a b c "Moncong Lompobattang" GunungBagging.com. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
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