Archaeology
The Padang Lawas archaeological site is partly located in the regency. The site covers approximately 1,500 km² over the subdistricts of Padangbolak in South Tapanuli, and in Padang Lawas and North Padang Lawas regencies.
The village of Batu Gana in Padangbolak Julu district is the location of a burial site consisting of a megalithic structure.
In the village of Padang Bujur in the same district, one can also find megalithic remains and what seems to be the base for a padmasana.
Other megalithic remains are found at Aek Korsik and Aek Tolong Huta, also in the Padangbolak district.
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