Where and How These Artifacts
& Coins Were Excavated

      In 1983, when 80 acres were reclaimed where Mahkota Parade, Malacca currently sited, tin monies and other artefacts were discovered again (pictures taken in 1983, besides coins other artefacts were also excavated).

  • Since early 1960s, Malacca tin monies were found in Kampung Hulu.
  • In early 1970s, they were found at Laksamana Road, the current premises of Public Bank Berhad.  
  • Some tin monies were found in Semabok area.
  • In 1983, when 80 acres were reclaimed where Mahkota Parade currently sited, tin monies and other artefacts were discovered again.
  • Again with Pulau Malacca project more were found...
  • It proved that along the sea front locations were the trading centres of the 15th century of Malacca. Pulau Besar (Big Island) was also one of the trading points..

 
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