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 A side from the above-listed walls, there were numerous other 'minor' saints and missionaries, many of whose graves can still be visited, among them Sunan Prapen, Sunan Bejagung, Sunan Sendang, Syekh Siti Jenar, Maulana Ibrahim Asmoro and Maulana Ishak, to name a few. As the final resting places of holy men, these tombs were naturally made to look beautiful and were invariably built to a high artistic standard. Lovers of art and culture, therefore, will certainly not be disappointed when exploring some of these locations. Those inclined to history, too, will be excited by many of the original structures which, though frequently displaying a great variety of foreign elements, remain ever loyal to the Javanese aesthetic.
Judging by the ever increasing number of visitors to the ancient temple sites of Central and East Java, it is evident that one does not need to be a Buddhist in order to appreciate the grandeur of Borobudur. Likewise, the rich heritage of the Wali Songo is open to admiration from people of all races and creeds. It is hoped, then, that the following pages will furfil their purpose by offering a glimpse of yet another of Indonesia's great cultural assets and will inspire readers to undertake the Wali Songo Pilgrimage themselves. |
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