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Tomb of Dato Ri Bandang
23 March 2009
FACE of Makassar and the culture that made up to now can not be separated from the role of a clergy from Minangkabau (West Sumatera), Dato Ri Bandang. The clergy was introduced Islam religion to people of Makassar. The body of Dato Ri Bandang now lies in Makassar.
Location of Object
The complex of Datuk Ri Bandang’s tomb located at Sinassara Street, Kalukubodoa Village, Dustrict of Tallo, Makassar City, South Sulawesi. The distance is about six kilometers north of the central city of Makassar (Karebosi Field).
Overview
The atmosphere of the tomb complex of Datu Ri Bandang is very beautiful and clean. A keeper is always faithful to maintain the cleanliness of the tomb complex.
While it was an old cemetery, the Tomb of Dato Ri Bandang does not show the ancient characteristic. That's because the cemetery has been renovated many times so that experienced change from its original form. Old tomb built in the 16th century, which is generally shaped like a temple.
The wide of the tomb complex is 735 square meters. There are 44 graves inside. Consists of large, medium and small graves. Dato Ri Bandang tomb is the largest one, with 280 cm lenght, 169 cm width, and 46 cm height from the bottom of floor. Surrounded by a wall made of volcanic stones.
The grave shaded by quadrilateral house made of bricks, cement, wood, and iron sheeting roof. Facing to north and south as orientation of Moslem tomb. Have one headstone shaped beams and has been chiseled. The main grave is made of four quadrangular stone boards that contradict each other. Does not have multiplicity of calligraphy ornaments.
Access
Dato Ri Bandang’s Tomb easily accessible using public transport, taxis, or hotel transport facilities.
Entry Tariff
To go to this site, visitors are not subjected an entry tariff.
Location of Object
The complex of Datuk Ri Bandang’s tomb located at Sinassara Street, Kalukubodoa Village, Dustrict of Tallo, Makassar City, South Sulawesi. The distance is about six kilometers north of the central city of Makassar (Karebosi Field).
Overview
The atmosphere of the tomb complex of Datu Ri Bandang is very beautiful and clean. A keeper is always faithful to maintain the cleanliness of the tomb complex.
While it was an old cemetery, the Tomb of Dato Ri Bandang does not show the ancient characteristic. That's because the cemetery has been renovated many times so that experienced change from its original form. Old tomb built in the 16th century, which is generally shaped like a temple.
The wide of the tomb complex is 735 square meters. There are 44 graves inside. Consists of large, medium and small graves. Dato Ri Bandang tomb is the largest one, with 280 cm lenght, 169 cm width, and 46 cm height from the bottom of floor. Surrounded by a wall made of volcanic stones.
The grave shaded by quadrilateral house made of bricks, cement, wood, and iron sheeting roof. Facing to north and south as orientation of Moslem tomb. Have one headstone shaped beams and has been chiseled. The main grave is made of four quadrangular stone boards that contradict each other. Does not have multiplicity of calligraphy ornaments.
Access
Dato Ri Bandang’s Tomb easily accessible using public transport, taxis, or hotel transport facilities.
Entry Tariff
To go to this site, visitors are not subjected an entry tariff.
History of Dato Ri Bandang
His original name was Abdul Makmur. He was a theologian from Minangkabau, comes precisely from Kota Tengah, Padang, West Sumatra, who arrived in Makassar in September 1605. His mission was to spread Islam religion in South Sulawesi.
Dato Ri Bandang come together with other two clergies from Minangkabau. They were Dato Sulaiman called Dato Patimang and Abdul Jawad called Dato Di Tiro. Based on the understanding of the kingdom area, this third dato spread. Dato Ri Bandang lived in Makassar. Meanwhile, Datu Patimang and Dato Di Tiro go to Bone and Luwu, the northern areas.
Only take two years for Dato Ri Bandang to interact in Makassar. In 1907, The Mangkubumi (high administrator) of Tallo, I Mallingkang Daeng Manyonri Karaeng Katangka, embraced Islam. Followed then by the 14th King of Gowa, I Mangngarangi Daeng Manrabia. Then he was called Sultan Alauddin.
On Friday, November 9, 1607, for the first time people of Tallo perform Friday pray, as well as a declaration that Islam has became the official religion of the Kingdom of Makassar (Gowa-Tallo). The mosque where the pray was held is still firmly standing. Until 1611 all of kingdoms in South Sulawesi embraced Islam.
There are three mosques associated with the presence of Dato Ri Bandang and also become historical witness of Islamization of Makassar. These are Tallo Mosque in District of Tallo, Makmur Mosque on Sulawesi Street, and Katangka Mosque on Syeh Yusuf Street.
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