The architecture of Sunan Bonang's Tomb: Commodification of sacred zones in religious tourism

Ghozi, Ahmad, Purwasito, Andrik, Warto, Warto and Rais, Wakit Abdullah (2025) The architecture of Sunan Bonang's Tomb: Commodification of sacred zones in religious tourism. Journal of Islamic Architecture, 8 (4). pp. 883-899. ISSN 2356-4644

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Abstract

The significant number of visitors visiting the Sunan Bonang Tomb in Indonesia is believed to contribute to the commodification of sacred zones for religious tourism at the tomb. This study focused on exploring how sacred zones are transformed into religious tourism destinations at the Sunan Bonang tomb in Tuban, Indonesia. Qualitative research involved gathering field data through participant observation, in-depth interviews, and documentation studies. Researchers conducted data triangulation to confirm the accuracy of the gathered data. The research results were examined using Foucault's perspectives through archaeological and genealogical approaches. This study identified key factors contributing to the commodification of Sunan Bonang's tomb for religious tourism, including: 1) the established religious tradition within Islamic communities that influence the occurrence of commodification, 2) government support aimed at enhancing the attraction of cultural products for religious tourism, and 3) the role of the foundation as the holder of management authority managing the commodification of Sunan Bonang's tomb for religious tourism. Commodification focuses more on creating sacred zones at the Sunan Bonang’s Tomb.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Keywords:	Commodification; Tomb Architecture; Sunan Bonang's Tomb; Sacred Zones; Religious Tourism
Subjects:	12 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 1201 Architecture > 120102 Architectural Heritage and Conservation 12 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 1201 Architecture > 120103 Architectural History and Theory 12 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 1201 Architecture > 120109 Architecture of Building for Religious and Related Purposes 12 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN > 1201 Architecture > 120109 Architecture of Building for Religious and Related Purposes > 12010999 Architecture of Building for Religious not elsewhere classified 22 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES > 2204 Religion and Religious Studies > 220407 Studies in Religious Traditions (excl. Eastern, Jewish, Christian and Islamic Traditions)
Divisions:	Faculty of Humanities > Department of English Language and Letters
Depositing User:	M.A. Ahmad Ghozi
Date Deposited:	08 Dec 2025 14:30

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