Larabanga Mystic stone — Attraction in Savannah Region

The Mystic Stone gained it name when the British tried moving the "stone" during construction of the new road. Overnight the stone reappeared in the same place, and this happened a few more times. In the end, the British decided to leave the stone alone and build their road around it, and thus was born the legend of The Mystic Stone. Today there is a nice tarred road about 50 feet from the stone, that runs straight past it. Another legend associated with The Mystic Stone happened in 1421, when an Islamic trader had a dream while sleeping near it instructing him to build a mosque. From this spot he threw a spear and it landed in the location of where the Larabanga Mosque stands today (a ten minute walk). Today the stone has a wall around it, and an Imam who will offer to pray for you, after assuring you no animals have been sacrificed on this stone. It is a holy stone, he says, and blesses all who pray on it. To the touch, the stone is quite hot during mid-day sun. Cost: 10...

Larabanga is located in the Savannah region of Ghana. The stone which I'd in a form of mushroom is believed to be in existence before the later dwellers of the town. Anytime this stone was taken away from its original place to a different place, it reappears. It happened severally which made the dwellers fed up of always relocating it. Attempts were even made to relocate it and construct a straight road for the people but all failed so the road was later constructed in an S form which make people call the road Larabanga SS. It is believed that this stone carries a lot of mystical powers in it among which are the ability to make barren women pregnant and answer all prayers. But is advised to put something small on it either before or after...

If you are a history nerd and love ancient tales then this is a place for you. It's story is extremely interesting and ties into that of the Larabanga Mosque. It is a little sad that they do not have any funding from the government so remember to give them some support (money) after they tell you the history. It helps them maintain the place and support themselves as well. It is basically a huge slab of rock supported by a short clay stand so if you looking to see amazing colours or structures this isn't the place for you. Great storytelling from...