Masjid Kampung Hulu, Melaka, Malaysia
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N 02° 11.955 E 102° 14.863
48N E 193845 N 243366
The Kampung Hulu Mosque in Malacca holds the distinction of being the oldest functioning mosque in Malaysia to still be located at its original site. It is located at the corner of Jalan Masjid Kampung Hulu and Jalan Masjid.
Waymark Code: WMA220
Location: Malaysia
Date Posted: 11/03/2010
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The Kampung Hulu Mosque was built in 1720 by Dato Samsuddin Bin Arom, a representative for the Malays during the Dutch colonial period. During that time religious pluralism was allowed to flourish, and the local populations headed by "Kapitans" constructed places of worship according to their needs. This building is fairly unusual for a mosque, inspired obviously more by Sumatran architecture than by the Arab prototype. Instead of minarets there is only one tall tower.
The roof consists of three levels and the inside roof is a dome made of carved sea stones. (Only Muslims may enter the interior).
Source:
oriental architecture (
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Type: Current mosque
Website reference (required if no minaret or 2nd photo): [Web Link]
Address: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Posting a photo of your visit is strongly encouraged but not required. There is NO requirement that you enter inside the mosque as some mosques may not allow this. Please refrain from taking pictures inside the mosque if it is not permitted by the management and generally have respect for the reliqious nature of the site.
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