5 facts about the mysterious and beautiful city at the bottom of the lake in China

At the bottom of the artificial lake Kiendeo surprisingly found now an archaeological treasure:. The lost ancient city of Shi Chen Website invites you to admire the views of "Eastern Atlantis»
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< 1. The first underwater investigation flush the city took place in 2001, when it was discovered in the ruins of the stored about 265 arches. The size of the Lion City - about 62 football fields
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< 2. Lion City was built in 25-200 years. n. e. at the foot of the Five Lions. Shi Chen is still not available to the surface of the lake and is located at a depth of 26-40 m.





< 3. With the help of diving lamps in the supply of the city can be something seen only at a distance of two meters. During the dive it became clear that even the wooden beams and stairs were intact.





< 4. The City of Leo had five city gates, each with a tower. Before he was buried under the water, there were six stone main street that connects the corners of the city.





< 5. Whimsical carvings engraved on buildings, were found when the Chinese National Geography has published photos taken by archaeologists / divers, underwater reopening the "lost" city.













via factroom.ru

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