Portuguese Well
The Portuguese Well (Malay: Perigi Portugis) is a former water well in Pengkalan Samak Village, Merlimau, Jasin District, Malacca, Malaysia.[1][2]
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Perigi Portugis | |
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| Type | Former water well |
| Location | Merlimau, Jasin, Malacca, Malaysia |
Portuguese Well entrance gate
History
The well was dug by the Portuguese during the Portuguese Malacca as the water source for the soldiers when they were stationed here to protect Merlimau from the attack who came from Muar.
Architecture
The well was built with laterite rocks obtained from the beaches around Malacca.
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See also
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References
- "Portuguese Well". AmazingMelaka.com. Archived from the original on 2015-07-04. Retrieved 2015-06-19.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-12-22. Retrieved 2015-08-06.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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