Tipologi Makam dan Ornamen Nisan pada Kompleks Makam Sunan Ampel Surabaya

Abstract

This study aims to determine (1) typology of the tomb of Sunan Ampel and (2) tombstone ornaments on the tomb of X in the tomb complex of Sunan Ampel. This study uses qualitative research methods through techniques (1) observation, (2) interviews, (3) and literature studies. Those data obtained are analyzed using archeological theory and the approach to artistic values. The results of this study are (1) typology of the tomb of Sunan Ampel, consisting of three elements: (a) sepulchre; (b) tombstone; and (b) the grave cupola, while (2) the tombstone ornaments on the tomb of X in the Sunan Ampel tomb complex are: (a) curly motifs, (b) vine decorations, and (c) stump decorations. Overall, it can be seen that the tomb complex of Sunan Ampel has the typology of tombs and tombstone ornaments that have characteristics and meanings in it.

The Role of Religious Tourism in the Ampel Region in Maintaining the Culture of Pilgrimage of the Wali's Tomb

“…Over time, as the scholar (wali) becomes more famous and attracts more visitors, the tomb complex (as shown in Figure 3) may be expanded to include additional buildings such as prayer halls, libraries, and guesthouses. The site may also be embellished with artwork and calligraphy, and may become a center of Islamic learning and scholarship (Rahman & Wildayati, 2020).…”