Sunan Sendang Duwur Gateway and Mosque

The Grave of Sunan Sendang Dhuwur, Lamongan - East Java

This impressive gateway of Sendang Duwur can be found on a hilltop near from the coast at Paciran, north of Lamongan or east of Tuban. The place is taken from one of Moslem Saints, Sunan Sendang, who was buried there in 1585. Sunan Sendang Duwur is one of the Islam missionaries in Java. His charismatic was the same as Wali Songo.

The stylistically decoration of the gateway is describe about the transition from ancient Hindu / Javanese to Moslem principles. The symbols of Hindu Majapahit lies alongside of Arabic Calligraphy. The outer gateway to the graveyard has Bentar style and inside of the gateway has Paduraksa style. The beautiful woodcarving surrounds the main tomb. In the right and the left side of the wall is decorated with two giant heads from the black stone material. The pilgrims from all part of the region, which often been visiting to this beautiful graveyard.

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