Friday, February 02, 2007

The Mysterious Grave

Locally knowed as Makam Ajaib, an acient grave located in the small village of Padang Matsirat. The origin is unknown but from the look of the unsual tombstone, it might belong to someone imporatant at that time.

It's believed it was the grave of Tun Jana Khatib from Pasai and then executed by the King of Singapore. In the Malay Annal by Tun Sri Lanang, Tun Jana Khatib was a magican, he was ordered to be stabbed with several spears for showing his magic skill to the Queen. After being stabbed, his blood floowed out and his body disappear and the pool of blood turned into a red stone. His body disappeared and reappeared in Langkawi.