See ancient Buddhist statues revealed by receding water levels in China

A once submerged Buddhist statue sits on top of Foyeliang island reef in the Yangtze river, which appeared after water levels fell due to a regional drought in Chongqing, China, August 20, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Peter TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

See ancient Buddhist statues revealed by receding water levels in China

Chinese state media, Xinhua, has reported that low water levels in the Yangtze River have revealed a trio of Buddhist statues that are believed to be 600 years old, according to Reuters.

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A once submerged Buddhist statue sits on top of Foyeliang island reef in the Yangtze river, which appeared after water levels fell due to a regional drought in Chongqing, China, August 20, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Peter TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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