Ulèë Lheuë
# Ulèë Lheuë

Ulèë Lheuë is an area in Meuraxa sub-district, Banda Aceh, Indonesia. It was the former main seaport of Aceh. The town and seaport was heavily damaged and depopulated during the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

## Description

Ulèë Lheuë is made of two words - Ulèë means "head" and "lheuë" means little peninsula.

The town was most popular during the reign of Aceh Sultanate as a busy international seaport for spice trading.

Ulèë Lheuë was devastated by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami—the majority of the town's buildings were destroyed, and less than 10% of the pre-tsunami population of 6000 survived. The area was reconstructed in 2005. A new ferry terminal has been built, funded by the Australian Government (implemented by UNDP).

One notable building to survive the tsunami is the 17th-century Baiturrahim Mosque.

