BIDV Review 74 - August 2021

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Stone blocks in Chu Pah An ancient stone stream with stone blocks crossing it has recently been discovered in Chu Pah district in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai.

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ccording to Nhan Dan, the unique stream, locally known as Jrai Pha or Ia Ruai stream, is located in Van village, Ia Ly town, one hour drive from the centre of Pleiku City. After following the 300-metre trail along the stream, visitors can admire a rocky outcrop of stone blocks in various shapes such as hexagon, round

and square, naturally arranged in magnificent layers, stretching 200m wide and 1km along both sides of the stream. Seen from above, the ancient rocky outcrop looks like a giant honeycomb. According to locals, the Jrai ethnic people living in this area knew about the stream but the ancient rocky outcrop was not as exposed as it is

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