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Ancient Chinese city that went under water
In 1959 in Zhejiang province (China) came to the Qiandao lake. This area is filled with water for the construction of a hydroelectric plant. Note that sank two ancient cities, whose age is estimated at 1,800 years. In the era of the Eastern Han dynasty (25-220) in Zhejiang province were the districts of Chun'an and Suyani.
In 2002, the researchers conducted a few dives and said that the ancient buildings are well preserved.
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In 1959, in the construction of the hydroelectric power station of Chun'an and Sujani moved 290 thousand local residents. The water flooded not just the 2 ancient cities, but 28 villages and more than 20 thousand hectares of fertile land.
Look at flooded Chinese city.
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In 2002, the researchers conducted a few dives and said that the ancient buildings are well preserved.
See also: What happens when you melt all the ice on the planet?
In 1959, in the construction of the hydroelectric power station of Chun'an and Sujani moved 290 thousand local residents. The water flooded not just the 2 ancient cities, but 28 villages and more than 20 thousand hectares of fertile land.
Look at flooded Chinese city.
Source: /users/413