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The '''Hang Li Poh's Well''' ([[Malay language|Malay]]: ''Perigi Hang Li Poh''), also known as '''King's Well''', is a historical [[water well]] in [[Malacca City]], [[Malacca]], [[Malaysia]]. It is the oldest water well in Malaysia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://amazingmelaka.com/2011/12/princess-hang-li-pohs-well/|title=Princess Hang Li Poh’s Well|work=AmazingMelaka.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Malaysia/Negeri_Melaka/Melaka-1281809/Things_To_Do-Melaka-Princess_Hang_Li_Pohs_well-BR-1.html|title=Princess Hang Li Poh's well, Melaka|work=VirtualTourist.com}}</ref>
The '''Hang Li Poh's Well''' ({{lang-ms|Perigi Hang Li Poh}}), also known as '''King's Well''', is a historical [[water well]] in [[Melaka City]], [[Melaka]], [[Malaysia]]. It is the oldest water well in Malaysia.


==History==
==History==
The well was built in 1459 by the followers of [[Hang Li Poh]] as the main water source in the town. After conquering Malacca in 1511, the Portuguese secured the well and used it as their main water source supply. After conquering Malacca in 1677, the Dutch surrounded the well with solid brick walls to protect the well. However, during the British period, they neglected the well and let it fall into despair.
The well was built in 1459 by the followers of [[Hang Li Poh]] as the main water source in the town. After conquering Malacca in 1511, the Portuguese secured the well and used it as their main water source supply. After conquering Malacca in 1677, the Dutch surrounded the well with solid brick walls to protect the well. However, during the British period, they neglected the well and let it fall into disrepair.<ref>{{cite web |title=Princess Hang Li Poh’s Well |url=http://amazingmelaka.com/2011/12/princess-hang-li-pohs-well/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150202220950/http://amazingmelaka.com/2011/12/princess-hang-li-pohs-well/ |archive-date=2 February 2015 |work=AmazingMelaka.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Princess Hang Li Poh's well, Melaka |url=http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Malaysia/Negeri_Melaka/Melaka-1281809/Things_To_Do-Melaka-Princess_Hang_Li_Pohs_well-BR-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170812133256/http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Malaysia/Negeri_Melaka/Melaka-1281809/Things_To_Do-Melaka-Princess_Hang_Li_Pohs_well-BR-1.html |archive-date=12 August 2017 |access-date=10 February 2015 |work=VirtualTourist.com}}</ref>


==Function==
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==See also==
==See also==
{{commons category|Hang Li Poh Well}}
* [[List of tourist attractions in Malacca]]
* [[List of tourist attractions in Malacca]]
* [[Bukit Cina]]
* [[Bukit Cina]]
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Latest revision as of 05:56, 29 October 2023

Hang Li Poh's Well
Perigi Hang Li Poh
Map
General information
Typformer water well
StandortMelaka City, Melaka, Malaysia
Coordinates2°11′45.5″N 102°15′19.4″E / 2.195972°N 102.255389°E / 2.195972; 102.255389
Completed1459

The Hang Li Poh's Well (Malay: Perigi Hang Li Poh), also known as King's Well, is a historical water well in Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia. It is the oldest water well in Malaysia.

History

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The well was built in 1459 by the followers of Hang Li Poh as the main water source in the town. After conquering Malacca in 1511, the Portuguese secured the well and used it as their main water source supply. After conquering Malacca in 1677, the Dutch surrounded the well with solid brick walls to protect the well. However, during the British period, they neglected the well and let it fall into disrepair.[1][2]

Function

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Nowadays the water from the well is not that clean. It has also become a wishing well for visitors.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Princess Hang Li Poh's Well". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015.
  2. ^ "Princess Hang Li Poh's well, Melaka". VirtualTourist.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2015.