Moncong Lompobattang

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Moncong Lompobattang
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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″S119°55′54″E / 5.34667°S 119.93167°E / -5.34667; 119.93167 [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.

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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

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mountains of the Indonesian Archipelago" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-04-17.
  2. 1 2 3 "Moncong Lompobattang" GunungBagging.com. Retrieved 2012-04-17.


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