is one of the oldest mosques in Indonesia. The mosque is located in the village Kauman, Demak, Central Java. The mosque is believed to have a gathering place of scholars (guardian) spread Islam, also called the Wali Sanga, to discuss the spread of Islam in Java in particular and Indonesia in general. The founder of this mosque is estimated Raden Patah, the first king of the Sultanate of Demak, at about the 15th century AD.
Architecture
This mosque has a main buildings and porches. Main building has four main pillars, called pillars. This pillar is said to come from splinters of wood, so called 'saka tatal'Bangunan foyer is an open building. Pyramid-shaped roof is supported by eight pillars which are called Saka Majapahit.
Inside the Great Mosque of Demak complex locations, there are several tombs of the kings of the Sultanate of Demak and servant. There were also a museum, which contains various things about the history of the establishment of the Great Mosque of Demak.
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