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.
| Hang Li Poh's Well | |
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Perigi Hang Li Poh | |
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| General information | |
| Type | former water well |
| Location | Melaka City, Melaka, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 2°11′45.5″N 102°15′19.4″E / 2.195972°N 102.255389°E |
| Completed | 1459 |
History
editThe 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
editNowadays the water from the well is not that clean. It has also become a wishing well for visitors.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Princess Hang Li Poh's Well". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 2 February 2015.
- ^ "Princess Hang Li Poh's well, Melaka". VirtualTourist.com. Archived from the original on 12 August 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
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