16-century stone bridge 'rises' from underwater in E China
An ancient bridge built in the 16th century revealed itself from the Xiannv Lake in east China's Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, as the water level dropped. /VCG Photo

An ancient bridge built in the 16th century revealed itself from the Xiannv Lake in east China's Xinyu City, Jiangxi Province, as the water level dropped. /VCG Photo

The 11-hole stone arch bridge is 384 meters long and 7.68 meters wide, showcasing the advanced bridge building technology back in the Ming Dynasty. /VCG Photo

The 11-hole stone arch bridge is 384 meters long and 7.68 meters wide, showcasing the advanced bridge building technology back in the Ming Dynasty. /VCG Photo

The bridge is relatively well-preserved as people can still see the decorations on the architecture. /VCG Photo

The bridge is relatively well-preserved as people can still see the decorations on the architecture. /VCG Photo

Measurements of the bridge were carried out on October 30. /VCG Photo

Measurements of the bridge were carried out on October 30. /VCG Photo