The stone rows
On a grassy hill.
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The Badrulchau monoliths are a group of dark basalt stones standing in two rows on a grassy hill at the far north of Babeldaob, with palms around and the sea on the horizon. They are among Palau's best-known archaeological sites. Their exact age is unknown, though they are thought to be very old. Local tradition says they were the pillars of a huge meeting house built by supernatural beings. Some stones bear carved faces, some have fallen and others still stand at a person's height or more. You walk a path across the lawn between standing and fallen stones, go close to the stones with faces and see from the hill's edge the grass and palms running down to the coast. The site is about 44 km in a straight line north of Koror and 14 km from Ngardmau Waterfall, so you can visit both in a day by car. A small fee may be asked at the entrance. Do not climb the stones.
On a grassy hill.
On some stones.
Palms to the sea.
Ngarchelong State, far north of Babeldaob, Palau
Unknown; tradition says they held up a legendary house.
Ngardmau Waterfall is 14 km away.