Types of Aceh tombstones contained in pidie
Tombstone in use in the 18th century and 19 AD is taking a pattern on the roots of existing forms in the art of pre-Islamic buildings, namely the shape of the phallus during the Hindu and Menhir form during the Megalithic tradition.
Then this form develops with various variations in both the legs, body, and the tombstone.
In Pidie, this circular tombstone or cylinder can be found one of them in the complex of Raja Pedir Tomb, Cot Kandang, Keulibeut Dayah Tanoh, Pidie Sub-district, Pidie District.