The Legend of House 12 and the Origin of the Mante Tribe in the Outback of Aceh

BANDA ACEH - Mante tribe in the wilds of Aceh later became a byword after the video sightings of a tiny figure that viral in cyberspace. The figure in the video was allegedly Mante man who lives in the interior of Aceh forest and legendary. The Mante tribe is believed to have existed in Aceh since 3000 years before Christ. They are described as stunted, hunched and small legs. Very nimble when running. They allegedly spread in the wilds of East Aceh, Aceh Besar, Pidie to the central part of Aceh or the Gayo highlands. Historian and archaeologist of Aceh, Husaini Ibrahim said, the origin of Mante tribe originated from the 12 houses in Aceh Besar thousands of years ago. After building a typical habitation of the past, they then chose to survive in the forest wilderness when the immigrants began to enter Aceh. News Recommendations Find Suku Mante, Social Minister Ask the Aceh Social Agency to Conduct Mante Legend, Rela Die for Self-Esteem in Front of Aceh King "Originally from Aceh Besar, formerly known as rumoh 12. Initially they made 12 houses in Aceh Besar. Then spread to other locations because of the pressure of influence when entering Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, "said Husaini to Okezone in Banda Aceh, Monday (27/3/2017). Husaini did not tell much about the story of the 12 houses. But he claimed the origin of the tribe Mante indeed originated from Aceh Besar after 12 banjar houses built in the past. Due to the more immigrants and civilization of Buddhist Hindu to Islamic civilization, according to Husaini, Mante tribe also choose to exile themselves into the forest. Until now, Mante people are believed to still exist in the forests of Aceh. Moreover, the stature of this group is still primitive and reluctant to be close to humans. Even so Mante tribe also as a human. "The average height is 60 centimeters and the highest one meter," he said.