Holiday Ayo - There are various traditional houses in Indonesia and each one always has its own characteristics. One of the traditional houses that have special characteristics is the Minangkabau traditional house.

Generally, Minangkabau traditional houses are built on land belonging to the parent family for generations. In addition, there are several types of Minangkabau traditional houses that are quite unique.

Minangkabau traditional houses consist of several types, this is because each region has its own characteristics related to its traditional house. Here are the various Minangkabau traditional houses that you need to know.

1. Gadang Gajah Maharam

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The Gadang Gajah Maharam House is a luxurious type of Minangkabau traditional house. The entire building is made of quality wood such as juar, ruyung, and surian wood. Interestingly, his house is supported by 30 pillars with a roof made of zinc.

2. Gadang Gonjong Limo

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Next, there is Gadang Gonjong Limo. Its characteristic has a roof shape similar to a buffalo horn. The building is large with a staircase at the front. The entire wall is made of wood which is equipped with beautiful carvings with a variety of colors.

3. Gadang Gonjong Ampek Baanjuang

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Gadang Gonjong Amper Baanjuang is a Minangkabau traditional house located in Luhak Nan Tigo, Padang. Has four gonjong, so given the name ampek which means four. There is also an additional pavilion or terrace on the right and left side of the house.

4. Gadang Gonjong Sibak Baju

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At first glance, Gadang Gonjong Sibak Baju is similar to the Gadang Gajah Maharam. However, Gadang Gonjong Sibak Baju has an architecture that resembles a piece of clothing. This traditional house is made of Sasak wood in Pariangan Village.

5. Gadang Batingkek

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The shape of the Gadang Batingkek also resembles the Maharam Elephant Tower. However, the hallmark of this house is precisely on the terraced roof. In addition, there are stairs at the entrance.

6. Gadang Surambi Papek

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There is also the traditional house of Gadang Surambi Papek which is also called Ayahmoko, which means the back door. Uniquely, if you are going to visit here, you have to go through the back door. This is a symbol that women are the owners of the house.

7. Gadang Gonjong Anam

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Finally, there is the Gadang Gonjong Anam. Compared to others, this is the most modern traditional house, you know! The building is made of wood and has many windows. In addition, there are unique carvings in almost all parts of the house.