Smart Sindara Discovers the Olumo Rock Jewel

Smart Sindara Discovers the Olumo Rock Jewel

Sindara had always been known for her sharp mind. Whether it was solving puzzles, fixing broken toys, or cracking riddles, she always found a way.

So when her school organized a trip to Olumo Rock, she was thrilled. She had read stories about warriors who hid treasures in the rock centuries ago. What if there was still a mystery to solve?

The Hidden Markings

As Sindara, her class mate Bode, and her Uncle Baba Tayo climbed the ancient rock, their tour guide spoke.

"Olumo Rock has stood for centuries, protecting the Egba people. Some say it holds secrets, but no one has ever uncovered them."

Sindara's eyes sparkled. A secret? That sounds like an adventure!

As they walked past a cave, something caught her eye—strange symbols carved into the stone wall.

“Look at this!” Sindara called Bode over. The symbols looked like arrows and wavy lines, almost like a map.

Bode squinted. “What if this is a clue?”

Baba Tayo chuckled. “Legend has it that a great warrior once hid a powerful jewel within Olumo Rock. But no one knows where.”

Sindara’s heart raced. “Then let’s find it!”

A Secret Passage

Following the arrows, they reached a twisted old tree with more symbols carved into its bark.

🌞 → 🏠 → 🏺

Sindara tapped her chin. “A sun, a house, and a pot? I think it means we should look where the sun touches a hut with a clay pot nearby.”

They scanned the area and found an old hut, half-hidden behind a boulder. A giant clay pot stood in front of it.

Bode grinned. “This must be it!”

Sindara ran ahead and reached inside the pot—but instead of a jewel, she pulled out an old scroll!

She unrolled it. The faded writing read:

"The warrior’s gift is hidden where the rock whispers to the brave."

“The rock whispers?” Bode frowned.

Baba Tayo stroked his beard. “I remember! There’s a part of Olumo Rock where you can hear an echo—like a whisper.”

Sindara’s eyes widened. “Then that’s where the treasure is!”

The Rock That Whispers

They climbed higher until they reached a narrow tunnel inside the rock. When Bode clapped his hands, the sound bounced back like a whisper.

“This is it!” Sindara exclaimed.

She examined the cave walls, then spotted something strange—a small hole shaped like a keyhole.

Sindara hesitated. “We need a key… but where would it be?”

Then, a gust of wind blew dust off the floor, revealing something glinting in the dirt.

Bode gasped. “It’s a key!”

Sindara picked it up, heart pounding, and slid it into the hole. Click.

The ground rumbled beneath their feet. A section of the rock slowly shifted open, revealing a hidden chamber inside!

The Surprise Treasure

Inside the chamber, on a stone pedestal, lay a golden pendant shaped like the sun.

Sindara gently picked it up. The moment she touched it, the pendant glowed faintly.

“It’s… warm?” Sindara whispered.

Baba Tayo smiled. “It’s said that this pendant brings wisdom and strength to whoever possesses it.”

Sindara held it close. “So, the real treasure isn’t just gold. It’s using our minds to solve problems and being brave enough to follow the clues!”

Bode nodded. “And teamwork!”

Baba Tayo laughed. “Exactly! The greatest treasures in life are knowledge, courage, and friendship.”

As they stepped out of the cave, the sunset bathed Olumo Rock in a golden glow. Sindara grinned.

She had solved the greatest mystery of her life—and she knew there were many more adventures ahead!