<![CDATA[This study was motivated by the declining understanding of the historical and symbolic meanings of Tumba ana’a as a megalithic heritage site in Ononamolo I Lot Village. This condition is influenced by the weakening transmission of oral traditions, limited documentation, and insufficient information about the cultural values of the site. The study aimed to analyze the historical and symbolic meanings of Tumba ana’a based on the perspectives of the local community. A descriptive qualitative approach was employed involving five informants consisting of community leaders, a village official, and local residents. Data were collected through observation, semi-structured interviews, and documentation, then analyzed through data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. Data validity was established through source and technique triangulation. The findings indicate that historically, Tumba ana’a represents a Balugu figure from the Zebua clan associated with owasa and the enforcement of fondrakö. Symbolically, the site represents genealogical identity, social status, leadership, honor, and spiritual values. The shift in its meaning toward being viewed merely as an old stone reflects weakened oral transmission and cultural documentation. These findings highlight the importance of preserving both the physical site and its cultural meanings through documentation and intergenerational transmission. ABSTRAK Penelitian ini dilatarbelakangi oleh menurunnya pemahaman masyarakat, khususnya generasi muda, terhadap makna historis dan simbolik Tumba ana’a sebagai peninggalan megalitik di Desa Ononamolo I Lot. Kondisi tersebut dipengaruhi oleh melemahnya pewarisan tradisi lisan, minimnya dokumentasi, dan terbatasnya informasi mengenai nilai budaya situs. Penelitian ini bertujuan menganalisis makna historis dan simbolik Tumba ana’a berdasarkan pemaknaan masyarakat setempat. Penelitian menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan lima informan yang terdiri atas tokoh masyarakat, aparat desa, dan warga setempat. Data dikumpulkan melalui observasi, wawancara semi-terstruktur, dan dokumentasi, kemudian dianalisis melalui reduksi data, penyajian data, serta penarikan kesimpulan dengan keabsahan data melalui triangulasi sumber dan teknik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa secara historis Tumba ana’a merepresentasikan figur Balugu dari marga Zebua yang berkaitan dengan owasa dan penegakan fondrakö. Secara simbolik, situs ini merepresentasikan identitas genealogis, status sosial, kepemimpinan, kehormatan, dan nilai spiritual. Pergeseran pemaknaan menjadi sekadar batu peninggalan menunjukkan melemahnya pewarisan tradisi lisan dan dokumentasi budaya. Temuan ini menegaskan pentingnya pelestarian fisik dan pemaknaan budaya melalui dokumentasi serta pewarisan antargenerasi.]]>
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