Hang Tuah's Well
Water well in Duyong, Malacca, Malaysia
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Hang Tuah Well (Malay: Perigi Hang Tuah) is a 1.8-meter-deep water well, which is located in Hang Tuah Village, Kampung Duyong, Duyong, Malacca, Malaysia. It was declared as a historical monument under the Antiquities Act on 29 September 1977. According to the folklore, it is believed that Hang Tuah dug the well himself for his own use.[1][2]
Typewater well
LocationHang Tuah Village, Kampung Duyong, Duyong, Malacca, Malaysia
Coordinates2°12′00.2″N 102°17′49.0″E
Height1.8 metre
| Hang Tuah's Well | |
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Perigi Hang Tuah | |
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 Interactive map of the Hang Tuah's Well area | |
General information | |
| Type | water well |
| Location | Hang Tuah Village, Kampung Duyong, Duyong, Malacca, Malaysia |
| Coordinates | 2°12′00.2″N 102°17′49.0″E |
| Height | |
| Height | 1.8 metre |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Laterite |
There is also urban legend where it was believed the well housed a white crocodile that can only be seen by alim ulama.[3]
