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==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 to 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 despair.


==Function==
==Function==

Revision as of 12:26, 24 March 2015

Hang Li Poh's Well
Perigi Hang Li Poh
Map
General information
TypFormer water well
StandortMalacca City, Malacca, Malaysia
Completed1459

The Hang Li Poh's Well (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.[1][2]

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.

Function

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

See also

References

  1. ^ "Princess Hang Li Poh's Well". AmazingMelaka.com.
  2. ^ "Princess Hang Li Poh's well, Melaka". VirtualTourist.com.

2°11′45.5″N 102°15′19.4″E / 2.195972°N 102.255389°E / 2.195972; 102.255389