Indonesia – ID008C
Composition: Soft rock
Colour: Grey
Shape: Shaped
The Batu Ampan is a local clay that can only be found in the Dusun Bentek, Pemenang Barat Village, Pemenang District, North Lombok Regency in Indonesia. The clay was shaped for me by one of the villagers. It is located in the place of the kingdom Lembah Sari, known as the lost kingdom. According to the legend, as a response to the colonization attempt, the kingdom disappeared from the material world and still exists in a parallel reality. Sometimes the locals are able to enter the white streets of the lost kingdom. Also, the grave of the king Lumendung Sari is still visible for the common people. One has to enter the grave space with respect, barefoot only.
The Batu Ampan is especially loved by pregnant women and as well can help against stomach problems. Also, people used to eat it after the meals as a snack. This particular type of soil is possible to find in the local ground around the village or on top of the hills.
To read more about its history and how we discovered it: http://masharu.nl/Tanah