ABOUT
JAVA ISLAND, HOTELS, DESTINATION & ACCOMMODATION
 Indonesia
is fast becoming recognized as an exciting country to visit.There
are many hotels availbale in java island such as Yogyakarta
hotels, Jakarta hotels, bandung hotels and a lot more. Of course,
many of the nation's attractions are already world famous and
some, like Java's Temple of Borobudur, Sumatra's Lake Toba and
the Island of Bali have for years been compelling destinations.
More recently, the Province of East Java has begun to reveal
a wealth of cultural and natural resources, among them the spectacular
volcanic regions of Mt Bromo and Kawah Ijen, the rugged southern
coastline and, in the field of history, the rich cultural heritage
to be wit nessed at sites such as Trowulan, ancient capital
of the Hindu kingdom of Majapahit. The purpose of this book
is to expose yet another of Indonesia's hidden treasures; the
as yet little known area of Java's north coast, in particular
the legacy left to us by the island's first Muslim missionaries,
who have come to be known as the Wali Songo, or 'Nine Saints
of Islam'. According to tradition, there were nine outstanding
figures who together were largely responsible for the dissemination
of the Islamic faith. Known as the Wali Songo, they are recognized
today as having been especially influential in the transformation
of Javanese religion and culture.
The tombs of the Wali Songo, as well as those of many other
important historical figures, can be found scattered along Java's
north coast between Surabaya and Cirebon. Below is a list of
the nine walls and the locations of their graves.
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