Geurutee (Acehnese: Gunong Geurutee, Indonesian: Gunung Geurutee) is located on the border of Aceh Besar Regency and Aceh Jaya Regency, Aceh Province, Indonesia. This mountain has a height of about 750 meters above sea level . Although not a high mountain, the topography of Mount Geurutee is dominated by steep slopes covered in dense tropical forest, making it part of the Bukit Barisan ecosystem.[1]
| Mount Geurutee | |
|---|---|
  Mount Geurutee | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 750 m (2,460 ft) |
| Coordinates | 5°21′00″N 95°19′00″E / 5.35000°N 95.31667°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Aceh Jaya Regency, Aceh, Indonesia |
| Parent range | Bukit Barisan |
| Geology | |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Sunda Arc |
Geology
editMount Geurutee is part of the Barisan Mountains geological system, which was formed by tectonic activity along the Great Sumatran fault.[2] Its soil structure consists of old sedimentary and volcanic rocks, which support the existence of a tropical rainforest ecosystem. This area has a vital function as a water catchment area that supports life in the surrounding area.
Ecosystem and Biodiversity
editThe mountain is part of the Ulu Masen Protected Forest, one of the important forest areas in Sumatra. This forest is a habitat for various types of endemic flora and fauna, including several endangered species, such as the Sumatran Tiger ( Panthera tigris sumatrae ) and the Sumatran Elephant ( Elephas maximus sumatranus ).[3] Its ecological function is very important as a carbon sink and regulator of the hydrological cycle. This ecosystem plays an important role in conservation both locally and globally.[4]
History
editMount Geurutee is not only ecologically valuable but also rich in history and legend. In the oral tradition of the Acehnese people, this mountain has a close relationship with the struggle of the Acehnese people against Dutch colonialism. One of the stories that has developed states that this mountain was a hiding place for Acehnese fighters during the Aceh War, where they fought against the Dutch with guerrilla tactics that relied on the difficult-to-reach natural terrain, including the sharp slopes of this mountain. In addition, this mountain is also considered a symbol of the struggle and resilience of the Acehnese people.[5][6][7]
References
edit- ^ ZULKARNAINI (2018-06-26). "Pesona Gunung dan Laut di Puncak Geurutee". kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Sieh, K.; Natawidjaja, D. (2000), "Neotectonics of the Sumatran fault, Indonesia" (PDF), Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth, 105 (B12), Wiley: 28, 295–28, 326, Bibcode:2000JGR...10528295S, doi:10.1029/2000jb900120
- ^ R, Rahmadi (2022-10-22). "Masa Depan Gajah Sumatera di Hutan Ulu Masen". Mongabay.co.id. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Andhika, Raka (2024-11-05). "Ini Lho 10 Daftar Pilihan Gunung Daerah Aceh Yang Sering Diburu Para Wisatawan". PERGIMULU.COM. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ tengkuputeh (2020-05-31). "LEGENDA ASAL MULA GUNUNG GEURUTEE". Tengkuputeh. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Jukik, Almi (ed.) (2024-04-28). "Punya Legenda Tersembunyi, Inilah Kisah Gunung Geurutee di Aceh". pagaralampos.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Elis, Almi (ed.) (2024-08-07). "Mengupas Kisah Sejarah Gunung Geurutee, Dataran Tinggi Aceh yang Menyimpan Sejuta Keindahan". pagaralampos.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-12-03.
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