2019.10.31 17:37 GMT+8

16-century stone bridge 'rises' from underwater in E China

Updated 2019.10.31 17:37 GMT+8
CGTN

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 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

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