Historic Sites in Central Aceh
Around the year 1904 the arrival of Dutch colonial, this is not apart from the potential plantation tanoh Gayo is very suitable for Arabica coffee cultivation, tobacco and resin.
At that time the region of Central Aceh became Onder Afdeeling Nordkus Atjeh, Sigli as its capital. At that time the city of Takengon established a coffee processing company and resin. It was only later that Takengon began to develop into a marketing center for Gayo highland produce, especially vegetables and coffee.
During the Japanese occupation of the year (1942-1945), Onder Afdeeling Takengon's name in the Dutch colonial era, turned into Gun, led by Gunco. After the independence of the Republic of Indonesia was proclaimed on August 17, 1945, the name changed into an area that later changed again into a district. Central Aceh was established on April 14, 1948, based on Oendang. 10 tahoen 1948 and re-confirmed as a district.
On November 14, 1956 through Law no. 7 (Drt) In 1956, the area covered three authorities:
Kewedanaan Takengon, Kewedanaan Gayo Lues and Aled Land Privatization.
Due to the difficulty of transportation and supported by the aspirations of the people, finally in 1974 Central Aceh Regency was expanded into Central Aceh District and Southeast Aceh through Law no. 4 Year 1974. And then on January 7, 2004, Central Aceh District re-expanded into Central Aceh District and Bener Meriah by law no. 41 of 2003. Central Aceh district remains capital in Takengon, while Bener Meriah Regency is capitalized at Simpang Tiga Redelong.
Historical Site of Central Aceh District
- Umah Pitu Space Museum Tomb of Reje Linge

There are several Umah Pitu Ruang in Central Aceh among them in Kampung Kemili Bebesen Subdistrict, Toeren Village Lut Tawar Subdistrict, and in Kampung Buntul Linge Linge District Central Aceh District.
Umah Pitu Space located in Kampung Buntul Linge Isaq is one of the historical attractions in Central Aceh District and that is where the great historical evidence of the kingdom that once existed in Gayo area is very famous by the name of Reje Linge.
- Rimba Raya Radio

Monument Radio Rimba Raya is a monument built to commemorate the history of Radio Rimba Raya which plays a very big role in defending Indonesia from Dutch aggression. This monument was inaugurated by the Minister of Cooperatives / Head of Bulog, Bustanil Arifin on 27 October 1987 at 10:30 pm. The monument is located in the village of Rime Raya, sub district Pintu Rime Gayo, Bener Meriah Regency. This monument in addition to being a historic place also became one of the interesting attractions to visit.
Historically, Radio Rimba Raya's device was purchased at Jhon Lee (a mulatto Manado-China) who brokered the purchase of the radio device. Rimba Raya Radio device was purchased in Malaysia and taken to the town of Juang Bireuen. From the city of Bireuen, the device was brought to Koetaradja (Banda Aceh) and had assembled its components at the end of 1948, but had not been aired, by the Acehnese fighters, the radio device was taken to the village of Rime Raya which then entered the district Timang Gajah , Aceh Tengah.
Previously, the radio device was planned to be taken to the village Burni Bius, Silih Nara district. However, because the security conditions in the area are not safe, the Dutch colonists are monitoring the process of sending the radio device, then the equipment is placed in the village Rime Raya.
After passing through the struggle in establishing Radio Rimba Raya, finally early December 1948, Radio Rimba Raya airs to proclaim that the Republic of Indonesia still exist to the outside world. From Radio Rimba...
This feast of the heroes of Aceh echoed the message to other freedom fighters to continue to fight to defend the country from the Dutch colonialism.
- The Kingdom of Linge

The Kingdom of Linge is an ancient kingdom in Aceh. This kingdom was formed in 1025 AD (416 H) with its first king was Adi Genali. Adi Genali (Kik Betul) has 4 (four) children: Empuberu, Sibayak Linge, Johan Red and Red Linge. Reje Linge I bequeathed to his offspring a sword and a ring of gems originating from the Sultan Peureulak Makhdum Sovereign Mahmud Shah Sheikh Sirajuddin who holds Cik Serule (1012-1038 AD). This treasure is given when Adi Genali builds the first Linge Country in Buntul Linge together with a prime minister named Sheikh Sirajuddin who holds Cik Serule.
- Umah Edet Pitu Ruang

Rumah Adat Tujuh Ruang (Umah Edet Pitu Ruang) Gayo language, is a relic of Baluntara raje whose real name Jalaluddin has stood since pre-independence. Traditional house is a proof of Gayo history that still exists, but unfortunately no one seems to care about the relics of history.
The old house of Umah Edet Pitu Ruang (Indigenous House of Seven Spaces) historical evidence of Gayo people is located in a village on the edge of Lake Lut Tawar precisely in Kampung Toweren, Kecamatan Laut Tawar Aceh Tengah anyone can see it, but the house tesebut the color began to fade even almost lost eating The time seems to be no one cares, whereas the house is a historical proof that still exists in the Gayo Highlands that really original relics unlike the traditional house in Linge and Mess Pitu Space in Kampung Kemili Takengon which only copyan of the original form.
Some parts of the traditional house floor has begun to rot. Likewise with 27 poles of wood from the choice and carved with Gayo clay carvings have begun to shift and no longer perpendicular. Some mountain rocks are used as the main pedestal to keep the house stable. Some residents (Petua Kampung) Toeren said, traditional house Umah Pitu Space Toweren is made of wood choice. The diameter of the supporting pole is about the size of an adult embrace. It is unknown how many years the house was built, but according to the story, the building was established before the Dutch colonial entry into the Gayo Highlands.
Umah Edet Pitu Gayo Space does not use nails, but is cooked with wood and a variety of carvings on every wood. The carvings are different in shape, some are animal shaped and there are berbakuk art Gayo clay is in a special chisel.
Although not using spikes but the strength of custom homes pitu space is very strong especially the wood material that is very high quality in the past, but how powerful without the maintenance of the building will collapse by itself in eating times.
Area Umah Edet Pitu The space, 9 meters in length with a width of 12 meters. Shaped house on stilts with five steps, facing north. While inside there are four rooms. In addition to four rooms, there are two lepo or free space in the east and west.
All connections use their own distinctive features using wooden pegs. Almost all parts of the side are used carved kerawang carving, with various motifs, such as rope puter and so on. In the middle of the kerawang carvings are carvings of chicken and fish that symbolize glory and well-being. While the dragon carving is a symbol of strength, power and charisma. Relics of King Baluntara, not just old buildings perched obsolete in Kampung Toweren Uken, but other historical assets are still stored neatly by the family like Bawar.
Bawar is a royal mark given by the Sultan of Aceh to King Baluntara. In addition to the bundles that are still kept by the family of the king's descendants, there are plates, swords, cerka and a number of relics are very historic. Behind the traditional house was formerly a kitchen house in the South which is the same size as the main room measuring 9 x 12. The room has been destroyed. In addition, there are also mersah, pools and wheels, rice pestle with the power of water that all have also been destroyed.
Reje Baluntara is a king who also raided the forest area so called as Reje Baluntara (king of wilds). According to the story that developed the photo of Reje Baluntara, was discovered by one of Reje Baluntara's family who worked in Jakarta, the late Reje Amat Banta.
On a chance to the Netherlands, Reje Amat Banta found a photo of Reje Baluntara made by the Dutch, then brought back to
Takengon, then made his paintings according to the original photo. Around the pitu space house in 1990 made wire fences by the Archaeological Heritage and Heritage Sanctuary of Banda Aceh, now the house is no longer occupied by the family reje baluntara.
- Currency Linge

Currency Royal Linga, Pa currency in the form of gold money. The first side listed a picture of a man holding a spear. On the other side of the book is written in Arabic: Allah, Muhammad, Abubakar, Umar, Usman and Ali and in the middle written PA Lingga, meaning money Pa Linga Kingdom.
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