Raja Ayang Mausoleum

The Raja Ayang Mausoleum is a historical mausoleum in , Brunei. It is believed to honour a royal punished for incest in the 15th century, became a site of cultural significance where visitors seek blessings despite the resulting damage from offerings.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Tomb
  • Description: mausoleum in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
  • Also known as: “Makam Raja Ayang”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Mosque and Royal Regalia Museum.

Mosque
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The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque. or unofficially Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque, is a in , the capital of . It is one of the two state mosques, the other being . is situated 420 metres west of Raja Ayang Mausoleum.

Museum
Photo: Hajotthu, CC BY 3.0.
The is a museum located in the heart of , the capital of . Originally built as a monument in 1965, the museum had a makeover and expansion in 1992 that combined constructivist and Melayu Islam Beraja architectural elements. is situated 360 metres northwest of Raja Ayang Mausoleum.

Government office
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0.
is a government office, which is situated 220 metres southwest of Raja Ayang Mausoleum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bandar Seri Begawan and Kampong Sungai Akar.

Photo: sam garza, CC BY 2.0.
is the capital and largest city of . It is officially a municipal area with an area of 100.36 square kilometres and has a population of 72,133 as of 2025 estimate.

Village
or commonly known as Sungai Akar, is a village in Brunei-Muara District, , as well as a neighbourhood in the capital . The population was 5,467 in 2016. is situated 6 km northeast of Raja Ayang Mausoleum.

Neighborhood
Kampong is a village in Brunei-Muara District, , as well as a neighbourhood in the capital . The population was 4,229 in 2016. It is one of the villages within . The postcode is BC3615. is situated 8 km north of Raja Ayang Mausoleum.

Raja Ayang Mausoleum

Latitude
4.89013° or 4° 53′ 25″ north
Longitude
114.94296° or 114° 56′ 35″ east
Open location code
6PPPVWRV+35
Open­Street­Map ID
way 45768783
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­tomb
Wiki­data ID
Q131191675
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include General Post Office and Teng Yun Temple.

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