As time comes and goes and waters rise and fall, there are rare treasures that remain one with time and nature. / VCG

In east China's Jiangxi Province, the head of a Buddhist relief was unveiled as water levels receded at the end of 2016, possibly indicating that a set of bas-reliefs on a former cliff-face could have been hidden under water in a local reservoir. /VCG

Archaeologists estimate that the carvings date back to the Ming Dynasty. /VCG

It means the set of historical remains could be more than 370 years old. /VCG

Some square-shaped holes on the precipice suggest the site used to be a temple. /VCG

A group of experts from Chinese Academy of Cultural Heritage have been carrying out an underwater archaeological inspection since last Friday. /VCG

The archaeologists' work will come to an end on Sunday. /VCG