400 years old temple is revealed after decades under water as drought drains the Mexican Lake which flooded it
- The Church of the Dominicans was submerged in the 1960s while shewas flooded
- Each year, the Church becomes visible, but this year there is a severedrought
- Historic building is supposed to have been built by the monks and nuns in the 1600s
- It is in the Benito Juarez dam in the southeast of the country
A historic church that is completely under water for decades is still almost perfectly intact, a drought has revealed.
The Church of the Dominicans in the Mexico was submerged by water in the 1960s, but drone images show that the stone structure not only has not collapsed beneath the surface.
It is in the Benito Juarez dam in the southeast of the country.
A severe drought means the church is completely visible, and photos reveal it has remains almost perfectly intact
It is believed that the Church was built by the monks and nuns in the1500s, when they arrived at the Mexico to spread Christianity.
The dam was built in 1962, when the temple was flooded, in order tostimulate agriculture in the region by providing more water.
Although he becomes visible every year, a severe drought has seen capacity of the dam drops to only 16% of its capacity, which means that the temple can be seen almost in its entirety.
Usually, it does not appear until March, but his early appearance shows a water crisis facing the region, brings Mexico News Daily.
National Commission of water the country said hundreds of corn producers are threatened by the drought, with water supply is limited.
The church has been submerged in water for decades, but this year's drought has raised huge concerns for the surrounding area
Images taken in previous years show the inside of the building has been preserved, despite years spent underwater
The stunning interior of the Dominican church, revealed when water receded last year
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