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Temple of Quechula: 16th Century Church Unfolds in Mexico Due to Drought Conditions

Temple of Quechula: 16th Century Church Unfolds in Mexico Due to Drought Conditions
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16th-century church emerges from south Mexico lake amid intense drought

The grandiose Temple of Quechula was built with the belief that the village of its namesake would boast a large, booming population. Today, the abandoned city hosts schools of fish that feed the livelihood of local fishermen, submerged within the Nezahualcoyotl reservoir, at least partially. Over the past six months, drought in Chiapas, Mexico, has plunged water levels at the Nezahualcoyotl reservoir, built on the Grijalva River, to extreme levels. The church was built in the 16th century under

Stunning 16th-century church emerges from drought-stricken reservoir in Mexico

The stunning stone structure was led by monks in teh 1700, but abandoned due to plagues hitting the area. While the church is beautiful, the drought is impacting local fishermen.

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