Due to the drought in Mexico, a church that was built in the 1500's but was later abandoned, is showing itself. The church was built in 1564, but then illness hit in the late 1700's and the people left the area. In 1966, a reservoir was built, flooding the area and covering up the ancient church. Now, with the lack of rain in the southern state of Chiapas, this structure has become a tourist spot. A ferry is taking people out to view the historic temple. Similar stories have occured with the drought in California. I think it is pretty neat to see things that have been hidden for years. http://www.weather.com/climate-weather/drought/news/temple-of-santiago-reappears-mexico-drought
Check out the pictures on the link.
Nice find. It would be interesting to see how the water has changed the structure. Too cool.
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