Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin was the son of Sunan Gunung Jati, one of the Wali Sanga, the nine saints of Islam in Java.
The complex was constructed in the 16th century during the expansion of the Banten Sultanate's power.
The mosque complex features a distinctive five-tiered roof design known as tumpang, reflecting pre-Islamic Javanese architectural influence.
The site includes a tall, white brick minaret designed by a Dutch architect, Jan Lucas Cardeel, who converted to Islam.
The tombs in the area are often draped in white or green cloth, signifying the sacred status of the deceased figures.
The site remains one of the most significant architectural survivors of the former Banten Girang kingdom's transition to a coastal sultanate.
Makam Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin is the historic burial site of the founder of the Banten Sultanate, located within the Great Mosque of Banten complex. The site serves as a major pilgrimage destination for Muslims in Java. The architecture reflects the Javanese-Islamic style characterized by its multi-tiered pagoda-style roof. The tomb is housed in a dedicated building pavilion situated inside the northern courtyard of the mosque grounds. Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin, who ruled from 1552 to 1570, is credited with spreading Islam throughout the Banten region. The site layout maintains a clear spatial hierarchy typical of early Indonesian sultanate palace and religious complexes. Preservation efforts emphasize the site's status as a cultural heritage monument protected by the regional government.
The view of the tiered mosque roof and the white minaret from the courtyard entrance.
Visit during weekdays to avoid the high density of pilgrimage groups common on weekends.
Bring a pair of easy-to-remove shoes, as you will be required to leave them outside the inner tomb area.
Prepare for a respectful, quiet atmosphere as many local visitors will be in prayer.
Do not attempt to touch or remove any offerings or ritual items left by pilgrims. Avoid visiting during major Islamic holidays when the site experiences extreme overcrowding.
Visitors must wear modest, loose-fitting clothing that covers shoulders and knees. Maintain silence and refrain from taking photos directly of people praying.
